Mr. Big

noun

, Slang.

1. a man having the highest authority, control, prestige, or influence in a group, field, situation, or the like, especially in the underworld.

Mr Big

noun

1. slang.
   the head of an organization, esp of a criminal organization

Word History and Origins

Origin of Mr. Big¹

First recorded in 1935–40

Example Sentences

"We think that the 'Mr Big' is probably a faceless commuter. I do not know him."

From BBC

“We call him, ‘Mr. Big Skittles.’”

From Los Angeles Times

This week, there has been increasing buzz about one of the iconic episodes in the series, when Carrie Bradshaw invites Mr. Big, the ex-boyfriend with whom she cheated on her current boyfriend Aidan, to the latter’s cabin.

From Los Angeles Times

Since airing, it’s been common parlance to declare people specific archetypes promulgated by the show either via the four main friends — are you a Carrie or a Samantha? — or by the type of love interest one embodies — is he your Mr. Big or your Aidan?

From Los Angeles Times

“We’ve been in a long, 20-year process of undoing the allure of Mr. Big,” says Leonard, adding that she doesn’t know whether the storylines on television have changed as much as the viewership has.

From Los Angeles Times