Bigged: meaning, definitions and examples
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bigged
[ bɪɡd ]
to make bigger
The term 'bigged' is the past tense of the verb 'big', which is considered a colloquial or slang expression. It is often used informally to mean that something has been made larger or more significant. Although not widely recognized in standard dictionaries, it can imply a sense of exaggeration or enhancement in a specific context. Its usage may vary by region and is more likely to be encountered in informal speech or writing.
Synonyms
amplified, enlarged, exaggerated
Examples of usage
- He bigged up the event to attract more attendees.
- They bigged their achievements to impress the audience.
- She bigged the story to make it more interesting.
Translations
Translations of the word "bigged" in other languages:
🇵🇹 aumentado
🇮🇳 बड़ा हुआ
🇩🇪 vergrößert
🇮🇩 dibesarkan
🇺🇦 підвищений
🇵🇱 powiększony
🇯🇵 大きくなった
🇫🇷 agrandi
🇪🇸 aumentado
🇹🇷 büyütülmüş
🇰🇷 커진
🇸🇦 مكبر
🇨🇿 zvětšený
🇸🇰 zväčšený
🇨🇳 增大的
🇸🇮 povečan
🇮🇸 stækkaður
🇰🇿 үлкейтілген
🇬🇪 დიდად გაწვდილი
🇦🇿 böyüdülmüş
🇲🇽 aumentado
Etymology
The verb 'big' in its informal sense is a relatively modern development in the English language, primarily rooted in American slang. Deriving from the adjective 'big', which has Germanic origins dating back to the late 14th century, the informal use of 'big' as a verb likely began in the late 20th century. The transformation of the adjective into a verb reflects a creative linguistic trend where adjectives are frequently adapted for use as verbs in casual or colloquial contexts. 'Bigged' has emerged as a past participle form, illustrating how language evolves and changes with usage over time, especially in informal settings.