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Synonyms for big wig

Grammar : Noun
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Phonetic Transcription : ˈbɪgˌwɪg

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Définition 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
Example sentences :
  • 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

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