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Definition of Big time
1. Noun. The highest level of an occupation (especially in entertainment).
Definition of Big time
1. Noun. The highest, or most prestigious level in any field, especially in entertainment. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Lexicographical Neighbors of Big Time
Literary usage of Big time
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Popular Theatre by George Jean Nathan (1918)
"Chapter Fourteen: Its "big time" Vaudeville Vaudeville may be described as a form
of theatrical entertainment devised for the delectation of admirers of ..."
2. American Annals of the Deaf by Conference of Executives of American Schools for the Deaf (1911)
"I have had a big time. Well, I must close for this time because I am going to
take one more look around before I leave here to-morrow. I send love to you. ..."
3. Report of the Independent Commission on the Los Angeles Police Department edited by Warren Christopher (1998)
"At 12:57 am, the message went out from the station: "They just tased and beat
the susp up big time in the pursuit." At 1:07 am, a further message said: "CHP ..."
4. The Never-Bored Kid Book 2, Ages 7-8 by Tanya Dean (2006)
"/Addition Max, Fred, and Jim are big-time bowlers. They are playing a very good
team: Carl, Sam, and Don. Add up the scores to see which team won the ..."
5. 54 by Wu Ming (2005)
"The Emperor plays big-time. The Emperor loses big-time, very big. Given that the
money isn't his. Fees from American taxpayers ..."
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