How to Pronounce "big man on campus"
expression
BIG MAN on KAM-puhs
BIG MAN on KAM-puhs
Definition
An informal expression for a student, usually male, who is very popular, influential, or admired in a school or college.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbɪɡ/ /ˈmæn/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈkæmpəs
British English
bˈɪɡ/ /mˈæn/ /ˈɒn/ /kˈæmpəs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BIG MAN on KAM-puhs
UK
BIG MAN on KAM-puhs
Listen in Context
Jake is the big man on campus because everyone knows him.
The big man on campus usually plays on the football team.
Some people dream of becoming the big man on campus.
Back in the day, Tom was the big man on campus, but now he's very humble.