Biggs

[ bigz ]

/ bɪgz /

noun

E(dward George) Pow·er

[pou-er] /ˈpaʊ ər/,1906–77, English organist in the U.S.

Words nearby Biggs

biggie, biggin, bigging, biggish, biggity, Biggs, biggy, bighead, bighorn, bighorn mountains, bight

Definition for biggs (2 of 4)

bigg ¹

or big

[ big ]

/ bɪg /

noun Scot. and North England.

four-rowed barley.

Origin of bigg

1400–50; late Middle English big, bigge < Old Norse bygg barley, cognate with Old English bēow

Definition for biggs (3 of 4)

bigg ²

[ big ]

/ bɪg /

verb (used with object)

big².

Definition for biggs (4 of 4)

big ²

or bigg

[ big ]

/ bɪg /

verb (used with object), bigged, big·ging. British Dialect.

to build.

Origin of big

1150–1200; Middle English biggen orig., to inhabit < Old Norse byggja to inhabit, cognate with Old English bū(i)an, German bauen

Example sentences from the Web for biggs

“[Biggs] was concerned and upset that I was somehow engaging in political activity,” says Sisley.

Why Did America’s Only Pot Researcher Suddenly Get Fired? |Abby Haglage |July 10, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
Biggs did not return multiple requests to comment for this story.

Why Did America’s Only Pot Researcher Suddenly Get Fired? |Abby Haglage |July 10, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
When Sisley released a photo of the addendum, taken by a friend in the legislature, reporters flooded Biggs with questions.

Why Did America’s Only Pot Researcher Suddenly Get Fired? |Abby Haglage |July 10, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
She details the time Biggs purposefully hit on her friend, Simone, to determine her loyalty in “Chicks Before Dicks.”

Actress Jenny Mollen Talks Hiring Prostitutes for Husband Jason Biggs and Embracing Her Crazy |Erin Cunningham |June 30, 2014 |DAILY BEAST

At the same time, Butters proved to have very specific ideas as to where he felt Mellon and Biggs should sit.

Meet Butters, the Christmas Dog Model |Michael Daly |December 25, 2013 |DAILY BEAST
Biggs made no reply to the frivolous question of the youth seated above him.

The Boy Patrol Around the Council Fire |Edward Sylvester Ellis
He staggered out, with Mrs. Biggs just behind him, and from that moment they were all demoralized.

Where There's A Will |Mary Roberts Rinehart
Mrs. Biggs had not expected Ruby Ann to call, and her face wore a vinegary expression when she opened the door to her.

The Cromptons |Mary J. Holmes
I wish we could see Biggs and his people coming along the road behind.

Maori and Settler |G. A. Henty
She had lived at home and kept Mrs. Biggs out of a boarder five years.

The Cromptons |Mary J. Holmes

British Dictionary definitions for biggs (1 of 2)

big ¹

/ (bɪɡ) /

adjective bigger or biggest

of great or considerable size, height, weight, number, power, or capacity

having great significance; important a big decision

important through having power, influence, wealth, authority, etc the big four banks

(intensifier usually qualifying something undesirable) a big dope

informal considerable in extent or intensity (esp in the phrase in a big way)

eldermy big brother
grown-upwhen you're big, you can stay up later

generous; magnanimousthat's very big of you
(in combination)big-hearted

(often foll by with) brimming; full my heart is big with sadness

extravagant; boastful he's full of big talk

(of wine) full-bodied, with a strong aroma and flavour

too big for one's boots or too big for one's breeches conceited; unduly self-confident

in an advanced stage of pregnancy (esp in the phrase big with child)

big on informal enthusiastic about that company is big on research

adverb informal

boastfully; pretentiously (esp in the phrase talk big)

in an exceptional way; well his talk went over big with the audience

on a grand scale (esp in the phrase think big)

Derived forms of big

biggish, adjective bigness, noun

Word Origin for big

C13: perhaps of Scandinavian origin; compare Norwegian dialect bugge big man

British Dictionary definitions for biggs (2 of 2)

big ²

/ (bɪɡ) /

verb bigs, bigging, bigged or bug (bʌɡ) Scot

to build

to excavate (earth) into a pile

Word Origin for big

from Old Norse byggja; related to Old English būian to inhabit

Idioms and Phrases with biggs

big

In addition to the idioms beginning with big

big and bold
big as life
big bucks
big cheese
big daddy
big deal
big enchilada
big fish in a small pond
big head, have a
big league
big mouth, have a
big of one
big on
big shot
big stink
big time
big top
big wheel

also see:

go over big
great (big) guns
hit it big
in a big way
little frog in a big pond
make a federal case (big deal)
talk big
think big
too big for one's breeches
what's the (big) idea

Also see underbigger.

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Biggs

noun

Words nearby Biggs

Definition for biggs (2 of 4)

or big

noun Scot. and North England.

Origin of bigg

Definition for biggs (3 of 4)

verb (used with object)

Definition for biggs (4 of 4)

or bigg

verb (used with object), bigged, big·ging. British Dialect.

Origin of big

Example sentences from the Web for biggs

British Dictionary definitions for biggs (1 of 2)

adjective bigger or biggest

adverb informal

Derived forms of big

Word Origin for big

British Dictionary definitions for biggs (2 of 2)

verb bigs, bigging, bigged or bug (bʌɡ) Scot

Word Origin for big

Idioms and Phrases with biggs