BIG

  1. Noun.  A biological insulation garment; an air-tight, full-body suit intended to prevent the spread of contaminants.
  2. Adjective.  Of great size, large.
  3. Adjective.  (context, of an industry or other field) Thought to have undue influence.
  4. Adjective.  Popular.
  5. Adjective.  (informal) Adult.
  6. Adjective.  (informal) Fat.
  7. Adjective.  (informal) Important or significant.
  8. Adjective.  (informal, with on) Enthusiastic (about).
  9. Adjective.  (informal) Mature, conscientious, principled.
  10. Adjective.  (informal) Well-endowed, possessing large breasts in the case of a woman or a large penis in the case of a man.
  11. Adverb.  In a loud manner.
  12. Adverb.  In a boasting manner.
  13. Adverb.  In a large amount or to a large extent.
  14. Adverb.  On a large scale, expansively.
  15. Adverb.  Hard.
  16. Noun.  An important or powerful person; a celebrity; a big name.
  17. Noun.  (context, as plural) The big leagues, big time.
  18. Verb.  (transitive) To praise or recommend.

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