| 1. | Informal. the highest or most important level in any profession or occupation: She's a talented violinist, but she's not ready for the big time. |
| 2. | Slang. a very good time. |
| 3. | Theater. (in vaudeville) any highly successful circuit of theaters that produces two performances daily. |
| big time n. Informal The most prestigious level of attainment in a competitive field: made it to the big time with his latest film. big'-tim'er n. |
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An enjoyable or exciting time, as in The children came home exhausted but happy; they really had a big time at the circus. [Mid-1800s]
The highest or most important level in any enterprise, as in I knew that when I made it through the last audition, I was finally in the big time. [Colloquial; c. 1900] Also see big league.
