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
1
Important, prominent, or operating on a large scale.
"She went from local gigs to being a bigtime recording artist."
adv
1
To a considerable or noticeable degree.
"He messed up bigtime when he forgot the client's name."
"This was the first test for that message -- and it failed bigtime."
— Bill Press, ‘Lamb the Sham’ beats ‘Trump the Chump’ (2018)
How to use bigtime
Learner’s notesIn 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
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more bigtime
- Superlative
- most bigtime
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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
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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.
