Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

big deal

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: 5.16 in modern English

Syllables: big deal
IPA

11

Scrabble Score

7

Letters

1

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Something very important or difficult; a matter of great concern; a considerable feat or achievement.

Informal

noun

Someone very important; a VIP.

Informal

intj

Indicates that something is not important or impressive; so what.

Informal

Example Sentences

"It's a big deal to him to get this promotion."
"It's no big deal if you don't finish it today."
"Why do you always have to make such a big deal of tiny punctuation errors?"
"The US turns 250 and Taylor Swift gets married. I think we all know which is a bigger deal [title]"
"She's a big deal in music in Spain."
"He can run a mile in six minutes? Big deal! Some people can do it in four."

Usage

Informal

Inflected Forms

big deals (plural)

Phrases

make a big deal of make a big deal out of

Synonyms

big, fat, hairy deal big shot big gun big wheel big cheese big enchilada big fish head honcho

Questions

What does big deal mean?: Something very important or difficult; a matter of great concern; a considerable feat or achievement.

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