Word
bigfoot
Phoneticsbig·foot, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈbɪɡˌfʊt/
UK/bˈɪɡfʊt/
Countable noun Mythology
Definition
n. a large, hairy creature that some people believe lives in the forests of North America. It is often described as looking like a mix between a human and a giant ape.
n. A large, ape-like creature of North American folklore, typically described as bipedal and covered in dark hair. Encountered chiefly in cryptozoology and pop-culture references.
Examples
“Some people claim they saw a bigfoot in the woods.”
“The documentary explores various sightings of bigfoot in the Pacific Northwest, though no physical evidence has ever been found.”
“While skeptics dismiss bigfoot as a combination of hoaxes and misidentified bears, the legend remains a significant part of regional folklore and continues to attract amateur researchers.”
Examples
simple
“Some people claim they saw a bigfoot in the woods.”
contextual
“The documentary explores various sightings of bigfoot in the Pacific Northwest, though no physical evidence has ever been found.”
complex
“While skeptics dismiss bigfoot as a combination of hoaxes and misidentified bears, the legend remains a significant part of regional folklore and continues to attract amateur researchers.”
Usage
Often capitalized as 'Bigfoot' when referring to the specific legendary individual; lowercase is common when referring to the species generally.
Word family
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ADJECTIVE
Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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