adj

bigtime

Bigtime (adj) means Important, prominent, or operating on a large scale. Example: “She went from local gigs to being a bigtime recording artist.”

adj

Important, prominent, or operating on a large scale.

"She went from local gigs to being a bigtime recording artist."

adv

To a considerable or noticeable degree.

"He messed up bigtime when he forgot the client's name."

How to use bigtime

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishEither "major/successful" (adjective) or "seriously, a lot" (adverb, informal).

When to use it

Very informal, especially the adverb use ("messed up bigtime").

Common pairings

bigtime player screw up bigtime

Word forms

more bigtime comparative, most bigtime superlative

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Etymology

A compound of big and time, originally show-business slang for the top level of a profession.

Antonyms

small-time

Rhymes for bigtime

time dime mime lime crime anime grime prime chime slime regime runtime

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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.