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Bigfoot

BIHG-fuut

Bigfoot (name) means a legendary large, hairy, ape-like creature said to roam the forests of North America, especially the Pacific Northwest. Example: “The campers swore they saw Bigfoot crossing the trail at dusk.”

name

A legendary large, hairy, ape-like creature said to roam the forests of North America, especially the Pacific Northwest.

"The campers swore they saw Bigfoot crossing the trail at dusk."

verb

Informal, meaning to forcefully take over or dominate a situation using one's authority.

"The senior editor bigfooted the story and pushed the junior reporter aside."

How to use Bigfoot

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishMainly the folklore creature, but also a verb meaning to muscle in and take charge over someone with less authority.

Word forms

bigfooted past tense, Bigfoot plural, Bigfeet plural, Bigfoots plural, bigfoots singular

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Etymology

Coined in 1958 from "big" plus "foot," referring to the unusually large footprints attributed to the creature.

· First attested 1958

Class of 1958 Bigfoot joined the language around 1958.

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Rhymes for Bigfoot

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Frequently asked questions

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.