Bigwig
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈbɪɡ.wɪɡ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Bigwig is a noun meaning (informal) A person of importance in a group or organization.
Meaning
(informal) A person of importance in a group or organization.
Example Sentences
The company bigwig is gathering his staff together for a meeting today.
Before her hay-day, she attended many derbys under her dad's celebrity where she'd hobnob with the bigwigs in Millionaire's Row.
[…] more innocently, and no doubt profitably, than if he had dined at a big-wig's board or bemused himself with smoke and beer among his brethren of the pen.
Word Forms
- bigwigs
- big wig
- big-wig
Synonyms for bigwig
Depending on context, synonyms include VIP, baron, big name, boss, heavyweight, kingpin.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include kingpin, vip, nabob, big wig, biggy, topkick.
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