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Grammar : Noun |
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Phonetic Transcription : ˈbɪgˌwɪg |
Definition of big wig
Origin :- 1731, from big + wig, in reference to the imposing wigs formerly worn by men of rank or authority.
- As in authority : noun expert, animate or inanimate
- Rather a big wig in his way, or promised to be, a year or two since.
- Extract from : « An Unknown Lover » by Mrs. George de Horne Vaizey
- The presents were all carried to a man in the village who dressed himself in a white robe, and a big wig made of flax.
- Extract from : « Our Little German Cousin » by Mary Hazelton Wade
- A Dr. Wing, who wore a big wig and a long queue, visited a great lady, who was confined to her bed.
- Extract from : « The Funny Side of Physic » by A. D. Crabtre
- Her nephew is plain Caspar—Caspar Diderich; he has no title, no wand of office, no big wig—he is just an artist!
- Extract from : « The Man-Wolf and Other Tales » by Emile Erckmann and Alexandre Chatrian
- The one big wig who has always been most kindly disposed towards me is Blow.
- Extract from : « The Life & Letters of Peter Ilich Tchaikovsky » by Modeste Tchaikovsky
- In the hall hangs a portrait in a big wig, but otherwise the image of my father, of a man who flouted the authority of James II.
- Extract from : « An Englishwoman's Love-Letters » by Anonymous
- When I saw you in Liverpool you had your big wig on, and your judge's goon, that's what put me off there, I expect.
- Extract from : « The Day of Judgment » by Joseph Hocking
- We discern a dim, composite picture of a big man in a big wig and a billowing black gown, with a big congregation beneath him.
- Extract from : « Modern Essays » by John Macy
- The Marechal de Besons, enveloped more than ordinarily in his big wig, appeared deeply meditative, his look cast down and angry.
- Extract from : « The Memoirs of Louis XIV., His Court and The Regency, Complete » by Duc de Saint-Simon
Synonyms for big wig
- arbiter
- aristocrat
- Bible
- big cheese
- big shot
- big wig
- boss
- brains
- brass
- buff
- CEO
- city hall
- connoisseur
- czar
- egghead
- establishment
- exec
- executive
- expert
- feds
- front office
- governor
- guru
- ivory dome
- judge
- kingfish
- kingpin
- law
- power elite
- pro
- professional
- professor
- pundit
- scholar
- specialist
- textbook
- top brass
- top dog
- top hand
- upstairs
- veteran
- virtuoso
- whiz
- wizard
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