- Gloss
- "Adult male / Boss"
- Definition
- An adult man, or a respectful way to address a male peer.
- Example
- "Respect, big-man."
- Origin
- Compound of 'big' and 'man'.
Big-man is an everyday word in Patwa, closely related to General. Translate it into a full sentence with the Jamaican Patois translator, or explore more entries in the lexicon index.