big ass
noun
an important, self-important, or influential person; a big shot.
big ass
1 American
[big as]
/ ˈbɪg ˌæs /
noun
Slang: Vulgar.
big-ass
2
American
[big-as]
/ ˈbɪgˌæs /
especially British,
big-assed
adjective
Slang: Vulgar.
-
having large buttocks.
The article called him a lazy, big-assed has-been.
-
very large and impressive.
a marina full of big-ass yachts.
-
outstanding for a specified quality.
a big-ass liar; another big-ass blockbuster.
-
important or self-important; influential.
a big-ass attorney.
Etymology
Origin of big ass1
First recorded in 1940–45
Origin of big-ass2
First recorded in 1945–50; the British variant was first recorded in 1810–15 big-ass for def. 1; and big-ass for defs. 2, 3, 4, in 1995–2000.
Example Sentences
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“I’ll get another big ass truck just to prove it to you.”
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 6, 2023
“Was it worth it? It’s a big ass question,” said Lilley, who was on the front lines of America’s Global War on Terror in Iraq and Afghanistan for almost 16 years.
From Reuters ● Jul. 20, 2021
“My big ass foot stepped on the line,” Durant said.
From New York Times ● Jun. 20, 2021
As beloved local performer Josh Hedley told me, “Basically if you’re looking for a hat that isn’t a gift shop Bret Michaels hat, a big ass cowboy hat, or a $600 custom—HatWRKS was it. Period.”
From Slate ● Jun. 11, 2021
I grabbed Rondell’s arm, pulled his big ass with me, and we all hit the sand racing south toward Santa Cruz, our bags still slung over our shoulders and bouncing with every step.
From "We Were Here" by Matt De La Peña
“You’re telling a big-ass lie. I didn’t have the vision of even being in this position at that age. Never aspired to be connected to this, but always had love for sports.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 12, 2026
Hey Buzz, turn it to channel 4 ‘ — in the days of the big-ass Zenith that weighed seven tons.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 23, 2024
Into this miasma of big-ass magical mommy mountains and walking weapons of mass destruction is one Clive Rosefield.
From The Verge ● Jun. 3, 2022
They marked what would have been her wedding anniversary with “a big-ass cake” and wine.
From The Guardian ● Jul. 18, 2020
He nodded and took another big-ass bite of his taco.
From "We Were Here" by Matt De La Peña
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