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big boy

noun

Definitions

  1. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically

    Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see big, boy.

  2. A large object or person.

    • I've been dying to get behind the wheel of this big boy.

  3. A male child who is considered mature enough for some purpose.

    • You're a big boy now, and big boys go to school.
  4. ›+ 2 more definitions

    1. An adult male, considered to be sufficiently mature and independent.

      • Coordinate term: big girl
      • He is a big boy and can take care of himself.

    2. One who is in a dominant position, such as in business, elite sport, etc.

      • He started a small manufacturing plant, but he couldn't compete with the big boys.
      • The prize now for Larne is massive… something in the region of £3million. They are the envy of every other Irish League club by forcing their way in with the big boys in the UEFA Conference League.

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sense glosses and etymology drawn from English Wiktionary · source · CC-BY-SA