bigging
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of bigging
First recorded in 1200–50, bigging is from the Middle English word biging. See big 2, -ing 1
Example Sentences
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"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
The talk of their golden generation is about as misplaced as the chat about them bigging themselves up.
From BBC • Mar. 7, 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
The "auld clay bigging" which saw his birth still stands by the side of the road that leads from Ayr to the river and the bridge of Doon.
From Robert Burns by Shairp, John Campbell
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