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
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
"Let me just clear that up because obviously Leicester fans know how much respect I've got for them, their owners and constantly bigging up Leicester and what they do," Wright said on Twitter external-link.
From BBC • Aug. 7, 2021
It is very certain that no one can confront the traveller who may be speculating upon these mounds, as Edie Ochiltree did the Antiquary, with “I mind the bigging o’ it.”
From The Emigrant or Reflections While Descending the Ohio by Thomas, Frederick W. (Frederick William)
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