| backlog |
a big log placed at the rear of a fireplace. [1/3 definitions] |
| bandleader |
the conductor of a band, esp. a big band or swing band. |
| big band |
the style of music played by a big band, such as swing and jazz dance music. [1/2 definitions] |
| BMOC |
abbreviation of "big man on campus" (used to characterize a popular or admired male student, or sometimes one who aggressively promotes his own advancement). |
| Canis Major |
a winter constellation in the northern sky, located below Monoceros and containing the brightest of all stars, Sirius; Big Dog. |
| clean up |
(informal) to earn a big profit or take in a lot of money at one time. [1/4 definitions] |
| cut a wide swath |
to attract considerable attention; make a big impression. |
| darning needle |
a large needle with a big eye, used in darning. [1/2 definitions] |
| dipper |
see "Big Dipper," "Little Dipper." [1/4 definitions] |
| gigantic |
exceptionally big; huge, as a giant. |
| go for all the marbles |
(slang) to risk a great deal hoping for a big gain. |
| Hercules |
(l.c.) any very big and strong man. [1/3 definitions] |
| honcho |
(slang) a leader; boss; big shot. |
| howler |
(informal) a big mistake or blunder. [1/3 definitions] |
| husky1 |
big and strong; muscular. [1/3 definitions] |
| massive |
consisting of a very large amount or quantity of matter; big and heavy; solid. [1/3 definitions] |
| mountain |
a big pile or large quantity. [1/2 definitions] |
| outgrow |
to grow too big or old for. [1/3 definitions] |
| sequoia |
either of two very large coniferous trees native to California; redwood or big tree. |
| Siberian tiger |
any member of the subspecies of tigers that are the largest of the big cats and native to eastern Russia and northern China. |
| swig |
(informal) to drink in big rapid swallows; gulp. [1/2 definitions] |