Big Ange

Proper noun

Big Ange

1. Nickname for Ange Postecoglou.
   • This is the culmination of Big Ange's first season in charge, and what a season it has been.2024 April 26, Nihal Arthanayake, “It's all we have left: the chance to end Arsenal's title hopes”, in London Evening Standard, page 13
   • It was romance and vibes. Spurs did a kit reveal some time after the Europa League win, and I was just waiting for Postecoglou to pop up at the end and say: "Get ready for season three, mate." But by the end it was hard to cling on to the big Ange lifeboat.2026 February 12, Max Rushden, “Bring on the old guard to beat the drop: can Ange's recall be right twist for Spurs?”, in The Guardian, archived from the original on 14 Feb 2026
2. (UK) Nickname for Angela Rayner.
   • Big Ange lolloped to the lectern, tossed her glistening mane and fixed them with a lively eye. I have seen her on more aggressive form but never so sleek or confident.2023 September 12, Quentin Letts, “Big Ange paid homage to the comrades with a love heart. How they whooped!”, in The Daily Mail, archived from the original on 12 May 2026
   • Like most simple organisms, Labour backbenchers are easily pleased. All Big Ange had to do was talk about her 'socialist principles' and she got murmurs of approval.2025 October 22, Madeline Grant, “Big Ange just can’t say sorry”, in The Spectator, archived from the original on 12 May 2026