big boy

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big boy

noun big boys

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see big, boy.
idiomatic A large object or person. I've been dying to get behind the wheel of this big boy.
idiomatic, informal A male child who is considered mature enough for some purpose. You're a big boy now, and big boys go to school.
idiomatic, informal An adult male, considered to be sufficiently mature and independent. Coordinate term: big girl
plural normally One who is in a dominant position, such as in business, elite sport, etc. He started a small manufacturing plant, but he couldn't compete with the big boys.

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noun An independent adult male

Français	grand garçon

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@misc{big_boy_2026,
  title = {big boy},
  howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://micwyn.com/word/big%20boy},
  urldate = {2026-11-06}
}