bigfoot

noun

ˈbig-ˌfu̇t How to pronounce bigfoot (audio)
Definition of bigfootnext
as in heavyweight
one of high position or importance within a group a bigfoot in the field of genetics

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Recent Examples of bigfoot Sasquatch Sunset focuses on the day in the life of a family of bigfoot creatures (composed of Nathan Zeller, Jesse Eisenberg, Riley Keough, and Christophe Zajac-Denek decked out in full Bigfoot suits). — Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 12 Apr. 2024 Fallon then revealed an image of Kanzi sitting with his arms crossed in front of the television set, staring at Eisenberg’s bigfoot self on screen. — EW.com, 13 Apr. 2024 The cast may be saddled with prosthetics that cover them head to bigfoot toe, but their eyes are plain to see, which allows for a different kind of emoting and extra emphasis on physicality. — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 11 Apr. 2024 Maldonado names Yowie after the Australian bigfoot, creating a magical world of her own. — Essence, 29 Mar. 2024 See All Example Sentences for bigfoot
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  1. big
  2. heavy
  3. lion
Noun
  • Tyler Nickel has made numerous clutch 3-pointers, and the combination of that trio of perimeter weapons with a pair of burly, undersized bigs has made Vandy really dangerous.
    — The Athletic, The Athletic, 21 Mar. 2025
  • Listen to this article Welcome to the bigs, Matt Richtman.
    — Rick Armstrong, Chicago Tribune, 20 Mar. 2025
Definition of big
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  • They’re supposed to be the reinforcements, the heavies, personally recruited by Quinn — a fugitive Army Intelligence Colonel! — and installed at Beck’s place, just like Paulie.
    — Chris Klimek, Vulture, 6 Mar. 2025
  • The other students find the burden of imperfect English heavy.
    — Jesse Green, New York Times, 24 Jan. 2025
Definition of heavy
Noun
  • And this does not even factor in living expenses, which account for the lion’s share of college costs.
    — Braulio Colón, Orlando Sentinel, 14 Mar. 2025
  • Canada’s Leverage Of the 50 critical minerals, Canada owns the lion’s share of production of the top five--lithium, cobalt, copper, nickel, and manganese—collectively, thanks to its domestic industry and its interest in international mines.
    — Dipka Bhambhani, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
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“Bigfoot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bigfoot. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.

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