big girl
An adult woman; a woman behaving as a responsible adult.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“You are a big girl now, so please clean your room.”
“She decided to act like a big girl and handle the difficult conversation with her boss herself.”
“After years of relying on her parents for guidance, she finally felt like a big girl capable of navigating the complexities of her own life.”
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as the next girl
To a reasonable degree; as much as a typical woman.
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atta girl
Alternative spelling of attagirl.
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big boy
A large object or person.
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big boys
The people or bodies with the most influence and/or power.
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big break
A breakthrough, especially the first big hit of a previously unknown performer or performers in the entertainment industry.
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big bucks
Lots of money.
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big cheese
A very important figure, especially a high-ranking person in an organization.
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big deal
Something very important or difficult; a matter of great concern; a considerable feat or achievement.
Last updated August 10, 2026