Higgins

[ hig-inz ]

noun

1. George V., 1939–99, U.S. novelist.

Higgins

/ ˈhɪɡɪnz /

noun

1. HigginsAlex19492010MNorthern IrishSPORT AND GAMES: snooker player Alex, known as Hurricane Higgins . 1949–2010, Northern Irish snooker player: world champion (1972, 1982)
2. HigginsJack1929MBritishWRITING: novelist Jack, real name Harry Patterson . born 1929, British novelist; his thrillers include The Eagle Has Landed (1975), Confessional (1985), and Midnight Runner (2002)

Example Sentences

Tulisa is in the celebrity jungle alongside the likes of Coleen Rooney, McFly star Danny Jones and Love Island's Maura Higgins.

From BBC

The Bengals scored again on fourth down as Tee Higgins smoked the secondary for a 42-yard touchdown on fourth and two to pull within seven points.

From Los Angeles Times

Chase, who led the NFL in all major receiving categories entering the game, finished with seven catches, 75 yards and two touchdowns while Higgins, returning from a three-game absence, put up 148 yards receiving, a season-high for a Chargers opponent.

From Los Angeles Times

The panel also heard accusations that King fixed a match against John Higgins on 13 December, 2022 as well as provided inside information on it but those charges were dismissed.

From BBC

Perry and Higgins were not accused of any wrongdoing.

From BBC