biggie
word
/ˈbɪɡi/
/bˈɪɡi/
Definition
An informal word for something or someone important or significant, often used to say something is a 'big deal' or noteworthy.
Usage & Nuances
Very informal, often playful or light. Common in American English, especially when downplaying or highlighting importance: 'no biggie' (not a problem), 'he's a biggie in tech.' Usually not used in formal writing.
Spanish: importante - algo grandePortuguese (BR): importante - coisa grandePortuguese (PT): importante - coisa grandeChinese (Simplified): 大人物 - 重要的事Chinese (Traditional): 大人物 - 重要的事Hindi: बड़ी बात - महत्वपूर्ण व्यक्तिArabic: شخص مهم - أمر كبيرBengali: বড় ব্যাপার - বড় লোক (গুরুত্বপূর্ণ ব্যক্তি)Russian: важная штука - крупная фигура (разг.)Japanese: ビッグなこと - 大物 (人物)Vietnamese: chuyện lớn - nhân vật lớnKorean: 큰 일 - 거물 (사람)Turkish: büyük olay - önemli kişiUrdu: بڑی بات - بڑی شخصیتIndonesian: hal besar - orang terkenal
Example Sentences
Winning the contest was a biggie for her.
basic
That actor is a real biggie in Hollywood.
basic
It's your birthday? That's a biggie!
basic
Relax, forgetting your keys is no biggie.
natural
He acts like he's a biggie, but nobody knows him.
natural
When it comes to science, this university is a biggie.
natural