What does bigwig mean?
Bigwig means (informal) A person of importance in a group or organization..
Bigwig
/ˈbɪɡ.wɪɡ/ · noun
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.
[…] 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.
Before her hay-day, she attended many derbys under her dad's celebrity where she'd hobnob with the bigwigs in Millionaire's Row.
Synonyms for bigwig
Antonyms for bigwig
Related Words
Word Forms
- bigwigs
- big wig
- big-wig
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for bigwig?
Common synonyms include big cheese, VIP, baron, big enchilada.
What is the opposite of bigwig?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use bigwig in a sentence?
The company bigwig is gathering his staff together for a meeting today.
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