How to Pronounce "big old"
expression
ˈbɪɡ/ /ˈoʊɫd
BIG OLD
bˈɪɡ/ /ˈəʊld
BIG OHLD
Definition
A casual, conversational way to emphasize something as especially large, often with a sense of familiarity or humor; not necessarily actually old. For example, 'a big old truck' just means a very large truck.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbɪɡ/ /ˈoʊɫd
British English
bˈɪɡ/ /ˈəʊld
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BIG OLD
UK
BIG OHLD
Listen in Context
Look at that big old tree in the yard.
We drove a big old truck down the highway.
He gave me a big old hug when I arrived.
There's a big old mess in the kitchen—you better check it out.