biggie

noun

big·​gie ˈbi-gē How to pronounce biggie (audio)
Synonyms of biggienext
: one that is big and often important

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Examples of biggie in a Sentence

He met with some television biggies. They've had problems before, but this one's a real biggie.
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That'd be totally fine and low risk, no biggie. — Emily Elias, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 Apr. 2026 And the brand management biggies are all looking to get bigger still. — Evan Clark, Footwear News, 25 Feb. 2026 The family governance piece is a biggie, experts said. — Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 22 June 2026 These are the biggies so far, although the ballot likely will be filled with a host of other significant questions. — The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 7 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for biggie

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First Known Use

circa 1926, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of biggie was circa 1926

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“Biggie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/biggie. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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