big-mad
/ˌbɪɡ ˈmæd/ IELTSAcademic
adjective
Very angry or upset. It is informal and often sounds spoken, not written.
- He was big-mad after the meeting.
- Don't talk to her now; she's big-mad.
Adinary Nuance
Big-mad is stronger and more casual than angry. It sounds emotional and spoken, so people often use it in conversation, texts, or social media. For formal writing, angry or furious usually sounds better. It can also sound a little dramatic or childish depending on the context.
In other languages
- Vietnamese
- rất tức giận
- Spanish
- muy enfadado
- Chinese
- 非常生气
- Japanese
- 激怒した
- Korean
- 매우 화난
Etymology
Big-mad is an informal compound in English. It combines big for emphasis with mad meaning very angry, and it is most common in modern spoken English.
Common phrases
big-mad about itbig-mad at someoneget big-mad
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Frequently asked questions
- Is big-mad formal or informal?
- It is very informal. Use it in speech, text messages, or casual writing.
- Is big-mad stronger than angry?
- Yes. It suggests stronger emotion and sounds more expressive.
- Can I use big-mad in IELTS writing?
- No, it is too informal for academic or IELTS writing. Use angry or furious instead.