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Big Boy

American  

noun

  1. an articulated steam locomotive having a four-wheeled front truck, one section of eight driving wheels, a second section of eight driving wheels, and a four-wheeled rear truck.


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There’s Big Boy, a hefty male who likes to roam.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 22, 2025

Then there was the incident with painter Big Boy Ndlovu, whose work on Locke's apartment block was deemed below par.

From BBC • Jul. 16, 2024

He was 28 and the movie was “You’re a Big Boy Now,” a neo-screwball studio comedy about a young guy trying to cut loose from his parents.

From New York Times • Jun. 6, 2024

Legendary radio host Big Boy will emcee the ceremony and Dre’s longtime collaborator Snoop Dogg and fellow music impresario Jimmy Iovine will deliver remarks.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2024

Mary Elizabeth and everyone were crying now, and they asked me if I wanted to go to the Big Boy or something.

From "The Perks of Being a Wallflower" by Stephen Chbosky

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