Higgins

American  

[hig-inz] / ˈhɪg ɪnz /

noun

1. George V., 1939–99, U.S. novelist.

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Higgins British  

/ ˈhɪɡɪnz /

noun

1. Alex, known as Hurricane Higgins . 1949–2010, Northern Irish snooker player: world champion (1972, 1982)

2. Jack, real name Harry Patterson . born 1929, British novelist; his thrillers include The Eagle Has Landed (1975), Confessional (1985), and Midnight Runner (2002)

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Example Sentences

Despite a late fightback from the Chargers, CJ Stroud's 75-yard touchdown pass to Jayden Higgins and 43-yard scoring pass to Jaylin Noel in the opening six minutes ultimately proved to be the difference as the Texans made it eight straight wins.

From BBC

In Los Angeles, the Texans raced into a 14-0 lead when Stroud connected with Higgins and Noel on their two opening drives.

From BBC

These often addressed the open-mindedness and freedom jazz requires, as in this snippet from drummer Billy Higgins: “We were of the attitude that music was music.”

From The Wall Street Journal

Terence Higgins:, external Represented Great Britain at the 1948 and 1952 Olympics and won a silver medal at the 1950 British Empire Games in New Zealand in the 4x400m relay.

From BBC

Ms. Higgins prevailed because she is adept at problem-solving and practical governance.

From The Wall Street Journal