What is the meaning of bigwig?
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What is the meaning of bigwig?
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'Bigwig' is a noun that originates from an interesting historical situation. Be sure to learn both its meaning and its origin.
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View this answerA 'bigwig' is a very important person. Some synonyms for bigwig are: dignitary, notable, grandee, heavyweight or big shot.
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Chapter 1 / Lesson 1What is a noun? See the noun definition and learn the different types of nouns, including common nouns and proper nouns. See examples of nouns used in sentences.
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