big-ass
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Meaning · English
Very large; especially, very large and also expansive, fat, impressive, muscular, intimidating, or important.
Register: slang, vulgar
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
A: That's one big-ass sandwich you've got there. Where'd you get that thing? B: From the deli on Main Street.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “big-ass” mean?
Very large; especially, very large and also expansive, fat, impressive, muscular, intimidating, or important.
Is “big-ass” formal or informal?
big-ass is generally slang, vulgar.