big one

American  

noun

Slang.

1. a one-thousand-dollar bill or the sum of one thousand dollars.

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Etymology

Origin of big one

First recorded in 1955–60

Example Sentences

The peoples of the British Isles, Mr. Robb notes, are joined by geography but divided by history and language into two sovereign states, several little nations and one big one.

From The Wall Street Journal

“First big one I remember was Andrew, 1992.”

From Literature

“You’ve heard how I survived Miami’s ‘Big One,’ ” Natalie told the audience.

From Literature

Back when she was in second grade, everybody had thought that Hurricane Irma was going to be the Big One.

From Literature

“Our lucky streak is over. The Big One is here.”

From Literature