big time
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.
Slang. a very good time.
Theater. (in vaudeville) any highly successful circuit of theaters that produces two performances daily.
Origin of big time
1Other words from big time
- big-time, adjective
- big-timer, noun
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British Dictionary definitions for big time
informal
the big time the highest or most profitable level of an occupation or profession, esp the entertainment business
(as modifier): a big-time comedian
Derived forms of big time
- big-timer, noun
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Other Idioms and Phrases with big time
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]
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