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Surfing waves at least 20 ft high
Big wave surfing is a discipline within surfing in which surfers paddle into, or are towed into, waves that are at least 20 feet (6.2 m) high, on surf
Big_wave_surfing
Sport of riding waves
modern-day surfing is most often stand-up surfing, in which a surfer rides a wave while standing on a surfboard. Body surfing, in which the wave is caught
Surfing
Surfing location in California, US
world's best big wave surfers. From 1999 to 2016, an invitation-only contest called Titans of Mavericks was held there during most winter surfing seasons,
Mavericks_Beach
Surfing technique
Tow-in surfing is a surfing technique which uses artificial assistance to allow the surfer to catch faster-moving waves than was traditionally possible
Tow-in_surfing
German surfer
is a surfer and champion in big wave surfing. As of 2025 he holds the world record for the tallest measured wave ever surfed, at 26.21 m (86.0 ft), on October
Sebastian_Steudtner
American Big Wave Surfer
professional big wave surfer best known for once holding the world record for largest wave ever surfed, as documented in the HBO series 100 Foot Wave. McNamara
Garrett_McNamara
Surfing tournament held on Oʻahu in Hawaii
The Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational (colloquially, "The Eddie") is a big wave surfing tournament held at Waimea Bay on the north shore of Oahu, Hawaii
The_Eddie
Permanent obstruction on the seabed which causes waves to break
A surf break (also break, shore break, or big wave break) is a permanent (or semi-permanent) obstruction such as a coral reef, rock, shoal, or headland
Surf_break
interest. USA Surfing is the National Governing Body (NGB) for the sport of surfing in the United States, with surf leagues such as the World Surf League available
Surfing_in_the_United_States
Singapore-born Hawaiian professional surfer
Mark Sheldon Foo was a professional surfer who favored big wave surfing. Foo drowned while surfing at Mavericks, Half Moon Bay, California, in 1994. Mark
Mark_Foo
American big-wave surfer (born 1964)
Hamilton (né Zerfas; born March 2, 1964) is an American big-wave surfer, co-inventor of tow-in surfing, and an occasional fashion and action-sports model and
Laird_Hamilton
Big Wave Surf beach in Hawaii
state of Hawaii. It has lent its name to a big wave surfing break, also known as Jaws. Pe'ahi (Jaws) surf break is roughly three miles east of Pāʻia and
Peʻahi,_Hawaii
Brazilian big wave surfer
Reis Gabeira (born April 10, 1987) is a Brazilian big wave surfer. She surfed a 73.5 ft (22.4 m) high wave in Nazaré, Portugal, in February 2020, recorded
Maya_Gabeira
American surfer and board shaper (1937–2021)
Lawhead; February 11, 1937 – June 28, 2021) was an American pioneer of big wave surfing and a prominent longboard shaper. Nicknamed "Da Bull" by Phil Edwards
Greg_Noll
Associated commune of Taiarapu-Ouest in French Polynesia, France
Ocean. It is known for the large, consistent surf that occurs off its shore, and resulting international surfing competitions. The village of Teahupoʻo has
Teahupoʻo
Surfing location
Wedge (surfing). The Wedge: Dynasty, Tragedy, Legacy (Full Video: 25:36) The Thrill-Seeking Bodysurfers of California's Most Terrifying Wave Surf report
The_Wedge_(surfing)
Brazilian surfer
and 2x world champion in big wave surfing. In November, 2001 he set the world record for the tallest measured wave ever surfed, at 68 ft (20.7 m). He was
Carlos_Burle
American surfer (born 1983)
Non: The Psychology of Big Wave Surfing with Greg Long (2013) Big Wave Hellmen (2014) "Greg Long Signs With Billabong". SURFING Magazine. June 10, 2008
Greg_Long_(surfer)
Beach in Nazaré, Portugal
between incoming swell waves which tends to make the waves much larger. The TUDOR Nazaré Tow Surfing Challenge is a big wave surfing competition held at
Praia_do_Norte_(Nazaré)
American professional surfer
September 2008. In 2015, Long's coffee table book, The Finest Line, about big wave surfing, was published. "Rusty Long joins Matador". Matadornetwork.com. 2011-11-21
Rusty_Long
Culture associated with the sport of surfing
Surf culture includes the people, language, fashion, and lifestyle surrounding the sport of surfing. The history of surfing began with the ancient Polynesians
Surf_culture
professional surfing contest was held at a wave pool, specifically: Kelly Slater's Surf Ranch. Wakeboarding is a popular type of surfing done behind a
History_of_surfing
American surfer
most noteworthy big-wave surfers, famous for surfing Mavericks alone for 15 years before it was widely discovered by the big-wave surfing community. Born
Jeff_Clark_(surfer)
Australia. Friar is considered a pioneer of 1960s big wave surfing. In 1966, he was among the first to surf the Cribbar off Towan Head in the United Kingdom
Richard_Friar
Bay on Oahu in Hawaii, United States
North Shore of Oʻahu in the Hawaiian Islands, widely known for its big wave surfing. It lies at the mouth of the Waimea River, with the Waimea Valley extending
Waimea_Bay
Surfing pioneer
Darrick Doerner is a big wave pioneer in the sport of tow-in surfing, in which personal water craft are used to tow surfers into large surf. Also known by the
Darrick_Doerner
American surfer
Maui. Kalama is credited with the co-development of the big wave surfing technique of tow-in surfing, along with Laird Hamilton, Darrick Doerner, and Buzzy
Dave_Kalama
Hawaiian surfer and lifeguard
surfing the big Hawaiian surf, winning several awards including the 1977 Duke Kahanamoku Invitational Surfing Championship. The Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational
Eddie_Aikau
Pioneer of big wave surfing
2006) was a pioneer of big wave surfing. Born in San Diego and raised in Santa Monica, he body-surfed as a child and started surfing at age 12. He moved
Buzzy_Trent
big wave surfer, author, keynote speaker and ocean adventurer. Visser is best known for being the first person to surf Hawaii's most dangerous wave Jaws
Mark_Visser
original on 16 August 2012. Retrieved 18 August 2015. The Surfing Tribe: A History of Surfing in Britain by Roger Mansfield (Orca Publications, 2009) "Newquay
Cribbar
2004 film by Stacy Peralta
beginnings, then moves on to focus on the dangerous lure of big-wave surfing (surfing waves that can reach up to 70 feet (21 meters)). The documentary
Riding_Giants
Shallow seamount in the North Pacific Ocean southwest of Los Angeles
Rock also creates a renowned big-wave surfing spot recognized as capable of producing some of the tallest surfable waves in the world. Historically, the
Cortes_Bank
Brazilian surfer
surfing career in 1988 on the beaches of Guarujá, Brazil. On April 30, 2018, Koxa won the coveted Quiksilver XXL Biggest Wave prize, in the Big Wave Awards
Rodrigo_Koxa
Defunct waterpark in Tempe, Arizona
Big Surf was a waterpark located in Tempe, Arizona. Opened in 1969 and financed by the Clairol Company, it boasted the first wave pool in the United States
Big_Surf
American surfing documentary series
100-foot wave. He works alongside Nazaré locals to transform the town into a surfing destination known for its immense waves. Other big-wave surfers are
100_Foot_Wave
American waterman
October 8, 1992) is an American professional surfer. He is known for big wave surfing, but has competed in a number of other disciplines, including windsurfing
Kai_Lenny
American bodyboarder (born 1963)
of the early pioneers of the bodyboarding sport, a pioneer of big-wave tow-in surfing and also a champion bodysurfer. Having ridden bodyboards since
Mike_Stewart_(bodyboarder)
Australian martial artist
2014. "Richie Vas, Surfing Warrior – SURFING Magazine". surfingmagazine.com. 11 November 2011. Retrieved 10 November 2014. "Surf and Steel – Fight! Australia
Richie_Vaculik
Surfing location in Northern California, United States
Ghost Tree is a famed big wave surfing location off the 18th hole of Pebble Beach Golf Links in Pebble Beach, California. The wave breaks off the rock-strewn
Ghost_Trees
Municipality in Oeste e Vale do Tejo, Portugal
famous for its huge waves and surfing competitions. As of 2026[update], the record for the tallest wave ever surfed stands at a wave measured at 26.2 m
Nazaré,_Portugal
Portuguese surfer and environmental activist
Lisbon. He is a two-time Portuguese national surfing champion and has competed in events on the World Surf League (WSL) Championship Tour and Qualifying
Miguel_Blanco
1984 soundtrack album by Tatsuro Yamashita
Big Wave is the soundtrack album for the motion picture of the same name, produced and recorded by Japanese singer-songwriter Tatsuro Yamashita. It was
Big Wave (Tatsuro Yamashita album)
Big_Wave_(Tatsuro_Yamashita_album)
Beach on the North Shore of Oahu in Hawaii
Sunset Beach is on the North Shore of Oahu in Hawaii and known for big wave surfing during the winter season. The original Hawaiian name for this place
Sunset_Beach_(Oahu)
Hawaiian big-wave surfer and equal pay activist
Hawaiian big wave surfer and a two-time World Surf League (WSL) Big Wave World Champion. She is widely regarded as a pioneer in women's big wave surfing, becoming
Paige_Alms
"Prowlers", has been surfed at an estimated height of 15 m (50 ft). Big wave surfing Tow-in surfing Surfing in the United Kingdom Surfing in Scotland Tourism
Surfing_in_Ireland
American surfer (born 1972)
quit competition surfing in 2003 to focus on big waves. He is currently a big wave surfer and one of the best in the world at big wave riding. Dorian was
Shane_Dorian
American surfer and businessman (1930–2010)
"Flippy" Hoffman (January 24, 1930 – November 10, 2010) was an American big wave surfing pioneer and businessman. Hoffman was born in Glendale, California in
Philip_Hoffman_(surfing)
American surfer
Invitational Surfing Championship. Bradshaw was born in Houston, Texas. On January 28, 1998, Bradshaw successfully towed into and rode a wave with a face
Ken_Bradshaw
American rock climber and author
Emmy)-winning show, Hawaiian Waterman (big wave surfing), for Asahi (Japanese HD TV). Later work with New Wave Entertainment involved writing and producing
John_Long_(climber)
American surfer, photographer and model
surfer typically trade roles during a surfing session. Tow-in is thought to have revolutionized big wave surfing. Kerbox and other professional surfers
Buzzy_Kerbox
American surfer and meteoroligist
the American founder of Surfline and a noted figure in the areas of surfing and surf forecasting. Collins was born in Pasadena, California. His father,
Sean_Collins_(surfing)
1964 film by Don Taylor
Hollywood approach to surfing as it was a drama, not a comedy. It is known for its exceptional big wave surf footage – a common sight in surf movies of the time
Ride_the_Wild_Surf
2007 animated film by Ash Brannon and Chris Buck
unrelated to surfing. Finally, when Cody starts having fun and understands the essence of surfboarding, Big Z and Lani teach him how to surf the waves. Afterward
Surf's_Up_(film)
American surfer and musician
professional big wave surfer and aspiring musician, Rothman was crowned the 2015 Big Wave World Champion. Rothman achieved a milestone in surfing at age 18
Makua_Rothman
US Surf forecasting website
specializes in surf forecasting and surf reports, live webcasting, photography, videography, as well as editorial coverage of the sport of surfing. Surfline
Surfline
This glossary of surfing includes some of the extensive vocabulary used to describe various aspects of the sport of surfing as described in literature
Glossary_of_surfing
American lifeguard and surfer
the Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational in 2023. Shepardson is from the North Shore of Oahu. He participated in the Hawaiʻi Amateur Surfing Association and
Luke_Shepardson
Big wave surfing competition
Titans of Mavericks was a big wave surfing competition held at the Mavericks surf break in California. The event took place annually from 1999 until 2016
Titans_of_Mavericks
2017 animated film by Henry Yu
Joe is a world-famous surfer as his prize for winning the 10th Big Z Memorial surfing competition, performing in competitions around the world and calling
Surf's_Up_2:_WaveMania
American sports and entertainment technology company
'Willy Wonka' is pure, maximalist fun". 20 November 2025. "Big Wave Surfing Comes to the Bigger Screen (Video)". 24 March 2025. https://www.dallasnews
Cosm_(company)
American surfer
Z-Boys surf and skateboarding team. Surfing Magazine recognized him as the first to "kill" a wave. The aggressive and slashing style of surfing he pioneered
Allen_Sarlo
American professional surfer (born 1992)
surfer ever to compete in the Vans Triple Crown of Surfing, which consists of three big-wave surfing contests in Hawaii. He had previously won five amateur
John_John_Florence
Surface water sport
River surfing is the sport of surfing either standing waves, tidal bores or upstream waves in rivers. Claims for its origins include a 1955 ride of 2.4 km
River_surfing
Governing body for professional surfers
International Professional Surfing (IPS), founded by Fred Hemmings and Randy Rarick in 1976. IPS created the first world circuit of pro surfing events. In 1983,
World_Surf_League
Place in Tasmania, Australia
known as Devil's Point or simply Shippies) is a globally renowned big-wave surfing location on the southeastern coast of Tasmania, Australia, on the Tasman
Shipstern_Bluff
American surfer and actor
returned to surfing as a professional freesurfer. She continued to make history for female surfing when she won the first women's big wave contest at the
Keala_Kennelly
American skateboarder, screenwriter, film director
Riding Giants, a 2004 documentary of the history of modern big wave surfing and tow-in surfing. Following that, Peralta wrote the screenplay for the dramatic
Stacy_Peralta
Topics referred to by the same term
launching Java applications outside of a web browser Jaws (beach), a big-wave surfing area in Hawaii Japan Anthropology Workshop, abbreviated JAWS Jaffe
Jaws
never surf again was gone in one wave." Marge Calhoun was a woman surfer who pioneered surfing in Hawaii. She is considered the first women surfing champion
Women's_surfing
American surfer (born 1969)
his surfing life in Capitola, California before moving on to Santa Cruz. He is known as a 'big wave' surfer and son of John Mel, a four time surfing National
Peter_Mel
Australian surfer
who specialized in big wave surfing. Pike was born in Sydney, the son of a former surf champion. In 1954, Pike entered his first surf competition at age
Bob_Pike_(surfer)
Beach in Hawaii
consistent waves suitable for board surfing. Half Point: Situated just west of Full Point, Half Point is a more dangerous offshore reef break due to waves breaking
Sandy_Beach,_Hawaii
Australian surfer (born 1979)
the 2012 Billabong XXL Big Wave Awards. He was a finalist in 2012's Australian Surfing Life's Oakley Big Wave Awards, having surfed 'albatross' near Bells
Jeff_Rowley
world record for largest wave surfed?". Guinness World Records. Retrieved 27 August 2021. "How to measure wave height in surfing". Surfertoday. Retrieved
List_of_surfing_records
1978 film directed by John Milius
served as one of the six surfing masters in the production of the film, also appears in a cameo as himself during the final surfing section of the film. Milius
Big_Wednesday
Surf spot off Saint-Jean-de-Luz, France
Jason (2025-04-10). "Belharra: France's Big Wave Broke Once This Season - Here's What Happened". Wavelength Surf Magazine - since 1981. Retrieved 2025-08-18
Belharra
American surfer
himself in the surfing films Riding Giants, Step Into Liquid, and Billabong Odyssey. Surfer declared his 2004 wipeout on a 50-foot wave at Waimea Bay,
Darryl_Virostko
fur seals known as Seal Island, and a big wave surf spot known as "Dungeons", which has hosted the Red Bull Big Wave Africa competition. The mountain has
The_Sentinel_(Hout_Bay)
American surfer (born 1972)
during which time televised surfing events had become increasingly popular. He then took a break from competitive surfing at the end of 1998, before returning
Kelly_Slater
French professional surfer
placed second among men in the Nazaré Big Waves Challenge. Justine Dupont was born in Bordeaux, France. She began surfing at the age of 11. She was the French
Justine_Dupont
1993 American TV series or program
in his life that when he was ever happy was when he was surfing. "Big Wave Dave's". TV.com. Retrieved July 26, 2008.[dead link] Big Wave Dave's at IMDb
Big_Wave_Dave's
Annual dog surfing contest in California
The World Dog Surfing Championships, officially the Norcal Dog Surfing event & World Championships, is an annual dog surfing contest in Northern California
World Dog Surfing Championships
World_Dog_Surfing_Championships
Peninsula in County Sligo, Ireland
become a big wave surfing destination that attracts surfers and windsurfers from around the world. Billabong hosted Ireland's first ever big-wave surf contest
Mullaghmore_Peninsula
is a popular surfing destination, with a long history of the sport and a varied coastline with locations suitable for all types of surfing. The West coast
Surfing_in_New_Zealand
Submarine canyon in the North Atlantic Ocean
canyon is the high breaking waves it forms. This makes Nazaré, specifically Praia do Norte, a hotspot for big wave surfing. In November 2011, Hawaiian
Nazaré_Canyon
Swimming pool with artificial waves
are expressly designed for surfing rather than for swimming, and accordingly, create much larger waves. Other surfing wave pool projects, some of which
Wave_pool
Portuguese surfer (born 1990)
Surfing Games at Playa Popoyo, Nicaragua. Nic von Rupp has twice been a World Surf League "Big Wave Performance Of The Year" finalist. As a big wave rider
Nic_von_Rupp
Beach in Santa Monica Bay, California, United States
creates waves usually larger than those at neighboring beaches. These swells have lefts and rights that break over sandbars and are consistently big when
El_Porto_Beach
Surfing competition
World Surf League (WSL) as well as 32 surfers who compete in walk-on trials. Until 2019, the event was the final leg of the Triple Crown of Surfing and
Billabong_Pipeline_Masters
Water sport
professionals. Dave Kalama (USA): Although known for his big wave surfing and stand-up surfing accomplishments, he is an outstanding windsurfer and invented
Windsurfing
South African surfer
pulled into a giant closeout at the infamous big wave spot in Cornwall. He won the Mavericks Big Wave Surf contest in 2009. In March 2017 he completed
Chris_Bertish
American big-wave surfer and equal pay activist
American professional big-wave surfer and sports equity activist. She is a co-founder of the Committee for Equity in Women's Surfing (CEWS) and is recognized
Bianca_Valenti
Surf reef break in Hawaii, United States
attempt to surf it. The 2007 film Pipeline featured events at Banzai Pipeline. Geography portal Islands portal Oceania portal Big wave surfing Mechanics
Banzai_Pipeline
Village in Connacht, Ireland
needed] Mullaghmore is a big wave surfing destination. On 8 March 2012, surfers and windsurfers from all over the world rode waves up to 15 metres (49 ft)
Mullaghmore,_County_Sligo
Surfing technique involving highly trained dogs
Dog surfing is a type of surfing maneuver involving dogs that are trained to surf on surfboards, bodyboards, skimboards, windsurf boards or to bodysurf
Dog_surfing
American athlete and entrepreneur (born 1961)
personal watercraft to tow themselves into large waves they set out to explore the outer limits of big wave surfing. In the late 90s, Cabrinha experimented with
Pete_Cabrinha
American journalist
Esperanto. Several cover stories followed including an article on big wave surfing miles off the coast of San Francisco and another cover story about
James_Nestor
American professional surfer and model
won titles including two National Scholastic Surfing Association championships and the Professional Surfing Tour of America championship. Ashley won the
Anastasia_Ashley
big wave surfing. It is named for the former community of Nelscott, which is now a part of Lincoln City. It is the venue of the Nelscott Reef Big Wave Classic
Nelscott_Reef
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English
 English topographical surname transferred to forename use, WADE means "lives near the river crossing." Middle English form of Anglo-Saxon Wada (the name of a sea giant), meaning "to go," in the sense of going forward, proceeding.
Girl/Female
English
Big
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English short form of Hebrew David, DAVE means "beloved."
Boy/Male
Hindu
Big
Surname or Lastname
English
English : of uncertain derivation; probably a topographic name for someone living near a bing, a northern dialect word recorded with the senses ‘heap’, ‘bin’, ‘receptacle’ (probably from Old Norse bingr ‘stall’).Jewish (western Ashkenazic) and Danish : habitational name from Bing, a shortened form of Bingen.Danish : metonymic occupational name, from bing ‘storage bin for grain’, for someone who either made or used such containers.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : from a Germanic personal name Walo, either a byname meaning ‘foreigner’ (see Wallace), or else a short form of the various compound names with this first element.English : nickname for a well-liked person, from Middle English wale ‘good’, ‘excellent’ (originally meaning ‘choice’).English : topographic name for someone who lived near an embankment, Middle English wale (Old English walu).
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Arabic
Big
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Irish
Variant spelling of Irish Maeve, MAVE means "intoxicating."Â
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Hindu
Big
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Arabic, Muslim
Big
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Tamil
Big
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Muslim
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English : see Bigg.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : from the Middle English personal name Wade, Old English Wada, from wadan ‘to go’. (Wada was the name of a legendary sea-giant.)English : topographic name for someone who lived near a ford, Old English (ge)wæd (of cognate origin to 1), or a habitational name from a place named with this word, as for example Wade in Suffolk.Dutch and North German : occupational name or nickname from Middle Dutch, Middle Low German wade ‘garment’, ‘large net’.Jonathan Wade emigrated from Norfolk, England, to Medford, MA, in 1632. Benjamin Franklin Wade (1800–1878), born near Springfield, MA, was a prominent U.S. senator from OH during the Civil War.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : occupational name for a servant, from Middle English knave ‘boy’, ‘youth’, ‘servant’.English : possibly a metonymic occupational name for a maker of wheel-hubs, Middle English nave (from Old English nafa, nafu).German (also Näve) : variant of Neff (see Neve).Dutch (de Nave) : variant of Naef 1.In some cases possibly Portuguese : topographic name from nave ‘plain’ (a variant of nava), or a habitational name from a place named with this word. Compare Nava.
Surname or Lastname
English (of Norman origin) and northern French
English (of Norman origin) and northern French : nickname for a bald man, from Anglo-Norman French cauf ‘bald’. Compare Chaffee.English : habitational name from a place in East Yorkshire called Cave, apparently from a river name derived from Old English cÄf ‘swift’.French : metonymic occupational name for someone employed in or in charge of the wine cellars of a great house, from Old French cave ‘cave’, ‘cellar’ (Latin cavea, a derivative of cavus ‘hollow’).French, possibly also English : topographic name for someone who lived in or near a cave, from the same word as in 3 in an older sense.
Surname or Lastname
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English : topographic name for someone who lived by a dam or weir on a river (Old English wær, wer), or a habitational name from a place named with this word, such as Ware in Hertfordshire.English : nickname for a cautious person, from Middle English war(e) ‘wary’, ‘prudent’ (Old English (ge)wær).English : Robert Ware came to Dedham, MA, from England in or before 1642. Henry Ware (1764–1845), born in Sherborn, MA, was a Unitarian clergyman and theologian and father of the physician John Ware (b. 1795) and two clergymen, Henry (b. 1794) and William (b. 1797).
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n.
One of certain kinds of Crustacea; as, the sow bug; pill bug; bait bug; salve bug, etc.
imp.
of Weave
v. t.
Fig.: To make smooth, easy, and safe; to prepare, as a path or way; as, to pave the way to promotion; to pave the way for an enterprise.
v. t.
To move like a wave, or by floating; to waft.
imp. & p. p.
of Wave
v. i.
To fluctuate; to waver; to be in an unsettled state; to vacillate.
n.
Alt. of Bigg
Indic. present
of Have
n.
A wave.
n.
A wave.
a.
Exhibiting a wavelike form or outline; undulating; intended; wavy; as, waved edge.
v. i.
To play loosely; to move like a wave, one way and the other; to float; to flutter; to undulate.
v. t.
Alt. of Bigg
superl.
Having greatness, fullness, importance, inflation, distention, etc., whether in a good or a bad sense; as, a big heart; a big voice; big looks; to look big. As applied to looks, it indicates haughtiness or pride.
v. t.
See Waive.
v. i.
Fig.: A swelling or excitement of thought, feeling, or energy; a tide; as, waves of enthusiasm.
n. & v.
See Big, n. & v.
a.
Rising or swelling in waves; full of waves.