Bigwig

usgb/ˈbɪɡwɪɡ/
noun

An important person in an organization or an area.

The party was full of bigwigs from the media industry.
Visual representation of "bigwig" - An important person in an organization or an area.

Often appears as...

  • political bigwig
  • corporate bigwig

Usage tips

Informal

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Informal Usage

Used informally to refer to an influential person, often with a hint of humor or irony.

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I had to dress up to meet the bigwigs of the company.
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Context Clues

The word is often used with qualifiers specifying the context, like 'political' or 'industry', to clarify the sphere of influence.

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She's a bigwig in the fashion world.
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Not Literally Big

'Bigwig' is metaphorical and doesn't refer to the person's physical size, but to their status or influence.

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Despite his small stature, he's a real bigwig in basketball.
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