Bigfoot
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Name — A legendary large, hairy, ape-like creature said to roam the forests of North America, especially the Pacific Northwest.
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Etymology
Coined in 1958 from "big" plus "foot," referring to the unusually large footprints attributed to the creature.
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What does “Bigfoot” mean?
The word “Bigfoot” means a legendary large, hairy, ape-like creature said to roam the forests of North America, especially the Pacific Northwest. In plain terms, mainly the folklore creature, but also a verb meaning to muscle in and take charge over someone with less authority.
How do you pronounce “Bigfoot”?
“Bigfoot” is pronounced BIHG-fuut (/ˈbɪɡˌfʊt/ in IPA).
How do you use “Bigfoot” in a sentence?
Here is “Bigfoot” used in a sentence: “The campers swore they saw Bigfoot crossing the trail at dusk.”
What part of speech is “Bigfoot”?
Depending on how it is used, “Bigfoot” can be a name and a verb.
Where does the word “Bigfoot” come from?
The word “Bigfoot” dates back to around 1958. Coined in 1958 from "big" plus "foot," referring to the unusually large footprints attributed to the creature.
How many meanings does “Bigfoot” have?
“Bigfoot” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a legendary large, hairy, ape-like creature said to roam the forests of North America, especially the Pacific Northwest.