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BNC: 18405 COCA: 25247

bigwig

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bigwig /ˈbɪgˌwɪg/ noun
plural bigwigs
bigwig
/ˈbɪgˌwɪg/
noun
plural bigwigs
Learner's definition of BIGWIG
[count] informal
: a powerful or important person要人;大人物
BNC: 18405 COCA: 25247

bigwig

noun

big·​wig ˈbig-ˌwig How to pronounce bigwig (audio)
: an important person

Example Sentences

a bigwig in local politics interviewed by several bigwigs on the hospital's staff
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Word History

First Known Use

1703, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of bigwig was in 1703
BNC: 18405 COCA: 25247

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