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bigging

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[big-in] / ˈbɪg ɪn /

noun

Scot. and North England.
  1. a building, especially one's home.


Etymology

Origin of bigging

First recorded in 1200–50, bigging is from the Middle English word biging. See big 2, -ing 1


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"My first response was embarrassment because I'm not one for bigging myself up," he says.

From BBC ● Nov. 21, 2025

"Eddie's been bigging me up, so I had to show what I'm about," said Bristol's Ayton, a flawless 21-0 as an amateur.

From BBC ● Jun. 21, 2025

Another massive performance and others aside from Sinfield might be bigging him up.

From Washington Times ● Oct. 19, 2023

GP I really don’t want it to sound like I’m bigging myself up.

From New York Times ● Dec. 9, 2021

To Idingtoun's men bigging the hay rick, 20 shiling.

From Publications of the Scottish History Society, Volume 36 Journals of Sir John Lauder Lord Fountainhall with His Observations on Public Affairs and Other Memoranda 1665-1676 by Lord John Lauder Fountainhall

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