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bigfoot

n. countable
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈbɪɡˌfʊt// UK //bˈɪɡfʊt// big·foot Informal

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.


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.

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