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noun

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:
1860–65, Americanism

Related forms

big-time, adjective

big-tim·er, noun

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big time

—n
	informal
	a. the big time the highest or most profitable level of an occupation or profession, esp the entertainment business
	b. (as modifier): a big-time comedian

'big-'timer

—n

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big time

"upper reaches of a profession or pursuit," c.1910 from vaudeville slang; the phrase was common in colloquial use late 19c.-early 20c. in a broad range of senses: "party, shindig, fun, frolic."

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big time definition

n.
the high level of success. : I've finally reached the big time!
mod.
and big-time. outstanding; extravagant. : This is one of your real big-time stars.
mod.
and big-time. felonious. (Underworld.) : Frank is into big-time stuff now.

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