Pronunciation: /bɪɡ tɔk/
noun a form of boasting or bragging
A1 He always talks about doing big talk, but never actually does anything.
A2 The politician's big talk about helping the poor was met with skepticism.
B1 Don't just make big talk about starting your own business, take action and make it happen.
B2 The CEO's big talk about company growth was backed up by impressive financial results.
C1 His big talk about revolutionizing the industry was met with admiration and respect.
C2 The author's big talk about writing the next great American novel was realized with the publication of a bestseller.
adjective describing something as grandiose or exaggerated
A1 He always makes big talk about how great he is at soccer, but he never actually plays.
A2 She's all big talk when it comes to starting her own business, but she hasn't taken any real steps yet.
B1 The politician's big talk about lowering taxes convinced many voters to support him.
B2 Don't be fooled by his big talk, he's not as successful as he claims to be.
C1 The CEO's big talk about innovation and growth strategies impressed the board of directors.
C2 Her big talk about revolutionizing the industry turned out to be just empty promises.
formal The CEO's big talk about company expansion impressed the shareholders.
informal Don't just give me big talk, show me some results.
slang Stop with the big talk and start walking the walk.
figurative His big talk about changing the world fell flat when he failed to follow through.
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