big man

language: ko

definitions

  1. A man of considerable physical size, height, or build.
    ko: 체격이 큰 남자
  2. An important, powerful, or influential person; often used to denote someone with high social or professional standing.
    ko: 중요 인물
  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.
    ko: 부족 지도자
  4. Used humorously or sarcastically to describe someone who acts self-important, domineering, or overly authoritative, often in a trivial context.
    ko: 잘난 척하는 사람

examples

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

    그 체격이 큰 남자는 발판 없이도 쉽게 맨 위 선반에 손이 닿았다.

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

    승진 후, 그는 사무실에서 거물처럼 행동하기 시작했다.

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

    인류학자들은 '빅맨'이 의례적인 축제 기간 동안 가축을 분배함으로써 어떻게 동맹을 구축하는지 연구합니다.

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

    타이어 교체할 줄 안다고 그렇게 잘난 척하지 마.