Biggity
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈbɪɡɪti/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Biggity is an adjective meaning (US, African-American Vernacular) Conceited, uppity.
Meaning
(US, African-American Vernacular) Conceited, uppity.
Example Sentences
[T]he captains were very independent and airy—pretty ‘biggity,’ as Uncle Remus would say.
“Aint you talking biggity. I bet you better not let your grandmammy hear you talking like that.”
"Oh, Jeff Wain!" returned the countryman slightingly; "yas, I knows 'im, an' don' know no good of 'im. One er dese yer biggity, braggin' niggers—talks lack he own de whole county."
Word Forms
- biggedy
- biggety
- biggoty
- bigotty
Synonyms for biggity
Depending on context, synonyms include arrogant.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include bigheaded, big-boned, overbig, high-post, big-ass, big-headed.
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