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big man ting
What does big man ting mean?
A seriousness marker. Slot it before or after a statement to say 'I'm not playing.' Doesn't mean what follows is mature — it means you're vouching for it on your honour.
"Big man ting, I've never even met her."
Origin
MLE; 'ting' = thing (Caribbean-derived pronunciation), so literally 'a grown man's thing.'
Frequently asked questions
What does 'big man ting' mean?
'Big man ting' means on serious terms — no joking, grown-man business.
How do you use 'big man ting' in a sentence?
You'd say, 'Big man ting, I'll pay you back Friday — that's a promise.'
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