biggity

or big·ge·ty

[ big-i-tee ]
/ ˈbɪg ɪ ti /

adjective Chiefly South Midland and Southern U.S.

conceited or self-important.

Origin of biggity

1875–80; big1 + -ity suffix of unclear orig., perhaps containing -y1; cf. uppity

Words nearby biggity

biggety, biggie, biggin, bigging, biggish, biggity, biggs, biggy, bighead, bighorn, bighorn mountains

Example sentences from the Web for biggity

  • Ole man Gully wus de biggites creetur you evr seed; he jes nachilly so biggity he fuse ter do er lick er wurk.

    Bypaths in Dixie |Sarah Johnson Cocke

  • Dis make Brer Wolf feel mighty good, en he tuck'n stick he han's in he pocket en strut 'roun' dar en look monst'us biggity.

    Nights With Uncle Remus |Joel Chandler Harris