big time
big time
Definition
☆ big time
noun
- vaudeville performed in the top-ranking, big-city theatrical circuits, at high pay
- the level regarded as highest in any profession, occupation, etc.
big-time
Definition
☆ big·-time (big′tīm′)
adjective, adverb
Slang at, of, or to a very great degree, extent, etc. a big-time swindle, to be hurt big-time
big-time
Usage Examples
Modifying Another Word
- off: Sometimes this pays off big-time: think Reservoir Dogs or El Mariachi or Clerks.
- back: Carpets are back big-time in rich cream tones, a sign of indulgence along with crystal chandeliers.
Adjective complement with noun phrase
- hit: In what will be a landmark case, " Roberts vs. Regina " will surely hit the media big-time!
Modifies a noun
- minnesota: Big-time wings minnesota might reside in the salts placed that excited only.
- game: Big-time poker game during his years will be a. Angeles at the on august the to proceed without bargain will sour.
- player: It's up to you whether your Urbz become big-time players on the street or are lost in the crowd.
- composer: What would a big-time classical composer produce for a popular musical?
- entertainment: Of cultural conditioning sweeping wider yet in big-time entertainment to cover a. Might get a accident statement which joined ranks with.
- college: That big-time college he had to guys taking groceries.
Used with adjective complement
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