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big names

big names is the plural of big name.

Meaning of big name

Noun

big name (plural big names)

  1. (idiomatic) A widely-known reputation, especially one that is favorable.
    • Solly had carried on the old business, and was making a big name for himself.1909, P. G. Wodehouse, chapter 2, in The Swoop! or How Clarence Saved England
    Synonyms:
    fame, recognition, renown
  2. (idiomatic) A prominent individual, especially one who is favorably regarded.
    • All the big Hollywood names were present.

Questions about big names

What is big names the plural of?
Big names is the plural of big name.

Words near big names in the dictionary

  1. big mouth
  2. big mouths
  3. Big Muddy
  4. Big Nambas
  5. big name
  6. big names
  7. big noise
  8. big noises
  9. big O
  10. big O notation
  11. big oil

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