biggy

[ big-ee ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

, Slang.

, plural big·gies.

Origin of biggy¹

An Americanism dating back to 1930–35; big ¹ + -y ²

But Biggy silenced the voice of his better judgment, and nibbled away.

Ib gotty fivety ten fowl, Capetan, he be great biggy one; you buy Japa sparrow?

This occurred when Ruef was placed in the custody of Elisor Biggy.

Elisor Biggy continued his keeper for many months following.

The only alternative was for Biggy himself to hold Ruef until the court could act.

April 18, 2024petrichor

[pet-ri-kawr]

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