bigging

[ big-in ]

noun

, Scot. and North England.

1. a building, especially one's home.

Word History and Origins

Origin of bigging¹

First recorded in 1200–50, bigging is from the Middle English word biging. See big ², -ing ¹

Example Sentences

Perhaps the city is not as forward about bigging itself up as somewhere like Manchester.

From BBC

We weren’t pressured in any way into “bigging it up” or making it feel more dramatic or exciting.

From Los Angeles Times

Another massive performance and others aside from Sinfield might be bigging him up.

From Washington Times

“I don’t mind bigging myself up!”

From Slate

His assistant, Neil Banfield, said some things in the Sunday papers that reminded one of the perils of 'bigging' things up.

From BBC