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big man

big man noun: a male member of a tribe who wields great status and influence, especially in Melanesia and Polynesia.

Noun

big man (plural big men)

  1. A male member of a tribe who wields great status and influence, especially in Melanesia and Polynesia.
  2. A corrupt, autocratic ruler.
  3. (figuratively) An alpha male.
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  4. (informal) A lineman.
  5. (endearing) Synonym of big guy (“term of endearment”).
    Synonyms:
    big guy

big man meaning in Kannada

big man in Kannada

ತೋರಿದ

Synonyms of big man

Forms of big man

pluralbig men

Words formed from big man

Questions about big man

What does big man mean?
Big man means a male member of a tribe who wields great status and influence, especially in Melanesia and Polynesia.
What is big man in Kannada?
Big man in Kannada is ತೋರಿದ. See Big man meaning in Kannada.
What part of speech is big man?
Big man is a noun.
What is the plural of big man?
The plural of big man is big men.

Words near big man in the dictionary

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  11. Big Mike

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