bigtime
What is another word for bigtime? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Adj — Important, prominent, or operating on a large scale.
Antonyms
small-time
How to use bigtime
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
bigtime player
screw up bigtime
Very informal, especially the adverb use ("messed up bigtime").
Etymology
A compound of big and time, originally show-business slang for the top level of a profession.
Full origin of bigtime →Frequently asked questions
What does “bigtime” mean?
The word “bigtime” means important, prominent, or operating on a large scale. In plain terms, either "major/successful" (adjective) or "seriously, a lot" (adverb, informal).
How do you use “bigtime” in a sentence?
Here is “bigtime” used in a sentence: “She went from local gigs to being a bigtime recording artist.”
What is the opposite of “bigtime”?
The opposite of “bigtime” — its antonyms — is small-time.
What part of speech is “bigtime”?
Depending on how it is used, “bigtime” can be an adjective and an adverb.
How many meanings does “bigtime” have?
“Bigtime” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: important, prominent, or operating on a large scale.
