big-lea|guer

big-lea|guer
big-lea|guer «BIHG LEE guhr», noun.
1. U.S. a major-league baseball player.
2. Figurative. a person who belongs at the top of his business or profession.

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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  • big league — big′ league′ n. 1) spo major league 1), major league 2) 2) cvb Often, big leagues. the area of greatest competition, highest achievement or rewards, etc • Etymology: 1895–1900 big′ league′, adj. big′ lea′guer, n …   From formal English to slang

  • major league — ma′jor league′ n. 1) spo either of the two main professional baseball leagues in the U.S 2) spo a league of like stature in other sports 3) big league 2) • Etymology: 1880–85, amer. ma′jor league′, adj. ma′jor lea′guer, n …   From formal English to slang

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