big game
noun
large wild animals, especially when hunted for sport.
large fish, as tuna and marlin, when sought by deep-sea anglers.
a major objective, especially one that involves risk.
Origin of big game
First recorded in 1860–65
Words nearby big game
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British Dictionary definitions for big game
big game
noun
large animals that are hunted or fished for sport
informal
the objective of an important or dangerous undertaking