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
Patrick Vieira has been bigging up Michael Olise, and warning off potential suitors.
From The Guardian • Mar. 11, 2022
GP I really don’t want it to sound like I’m bigging myself up.
From New York Times • Dec. 9, 2021
This is no mine ain house, I ken by the bigging o't'.
From Waverley: or, 'Tis sixty years since by Scott, Walter, Sir
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