big man

language: ru

definitions

  1. A man of considerable physical size, height, or build.
    ru: Крупный мужчина
  2. An important, powerful, or influential person; often used to denote someone with high social or professional standing.
    ru: Важная персона
  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.
    ru: Вождь племени
  4. Used humorously or sarcastically to describe someone who acts self-important, domineering, or overly authoritative, often in a trivial context.
    ru: Важничающий человек

examples

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

    Крупный мужчина легко достал до верхней полки без подставки.

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

    После повышения он начал вести себя как важная шишка в офисе.

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

    Антропологи изучают, как «бигмен» строит союзы, раздавая скот во время церемониальных пиров.

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

    Не строй из себя важную персону только потому, что умеешь менять колесо.