big man

language: en

definitions

  1. A man of considerable physical size, height, or build.
    en: A man of considerable physical size, height, or build.
  2. An important, powerful, or influential person; often used to denote someone with high social or professional standing.
    en: An important, powerful, or influential person; often used to denote someone with high social or professional standing.
  3. In anthropology, a traditional leader in certain tribal societies, particularly in Melanesia, who gains political influence and status through personal achievements, wealth accumulation, and generous gift-giving rather than formal hereditary office.
    en: In anthropology, a traditional leader in certain tribal societies, particularly in Melanesia, who gains political influence and status through personal achievements, wealth accumulation, and generous gift-giving rather than formal hereditary office.
  4. Used humorously or sarcastically to describe someone who acts self-important, domineering, or overly authoritative, often in a trivial context.
    en: Used humorously or sarcastically to describe someone who acts self-important, domineering, or overly authoritative, often in a trivial context.

examples

  1. The big man easily reached the top shelf without needing a step stool.

    The big man easily reached the top shelf without needing a step stool.

  2. After his promotion, he started acting like a big man around the office.

    After his promotion, he started acting like a big man around the office.

  3. Anthropologists study how the big man builds alliances by distributing livestock during ceremonial feasts.

    Anthropologists study how the big man builds alliances by distributing livestock during ceremonial feasts.

  4. Don't act like such a big man just because you know how to change a tire.

    Don't act like such a big man just because you know how to change a tire.