What does Bigfish mean?

Means a big important person (like 'big man'). For example: "He acting big because his uncle a big fish in government. (...his uncle is a big shot in government.)"

Where does the slang word Bigfish come from?

Bigfish is a slang term from Liberia. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Liberia and across Africa.

Bigfish

🇱🇷 Liberia Slang

Added Aug 03, 2025 · 1 definition

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Bigfish definition 1

Means a big important person (like 'big man').

"He acting big because his uncle a big fish in government. (...his uncle is a big shot in government.)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 03, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇱🇷 Liberia
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: August 2025

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Big fish 🇱🇸 Lesotho

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