big boy

English

Pronunciation

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Noun

big boy (plural big boys)

1. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see big,‎ boy.
2. (idiomatic) A large object or person.

   I've been dying to get behind the wheel of this big boy.

3. (idiomatic, informal) An adult male, considered to be sufficiently mature and independent.

   He is a big boy and can take care of himself.

4. (usually in the plural) One who is in a dominant position, such as a professional, title-holder, or celebrity.
   • 2024 August 29, Alex Mills, “Larne headed for Conference League group stages as Andy Ryan hat-trick secures historic Play-Off joy”, in Belfast Telegraph‎^[1]:

     The prize now for Larne is massive… something in the region of £3million. They are the envy of every other Irish League club by forcing their way in with the big boys in the UEFA Conference League.

Translations

An independent adult male

• Finnish: iso poika
• French: grand garçon

See also

• big girl
• bad boy
• old boy
• big boys