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big back

(slang, derogatory) An obese person, or someone with gluttonous eating habits.

ˈbɪɡˌbækDocumented since 1990s1990sMillennialhistoricalCurrent166 viewsLast reviewed Jun 29, 2026+ Add a definition
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Born ~1992 · 1 year of recorded use
1992Born2026: 3 citationsToday, 2026
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#1·Apr 26, 2026

(slang, derogatory) An obese person, or someone with gluttonous eating habits.

I got the last new spicy chicken sandwich at the restaurant because all these big backs kept ordering it.
Origin: The term initially emerged as British slang, referring specifically to an individual, often a woman, characterized by prominent buttocks. Subsequently, this usage was adopted into African-American Vernacular English (AAVE), gaining widespread recognition through Sir Mix-a-Lot's song Baby Got Back (1992). However, the term's connotation shifted to a more derogatory sense following a reference by radio personality Charlamagne Tha God to ReesaTeesa's highly viral series Who TF Did I Marry? on the social media platform TikTok. In this context, he described the behavior depicted in the series as. Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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  • “14 | The classic STS Little on big back screen, followed by a second big cleaning up”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “Maybe turn it up with a garlic chipotle mayo??? Toss the fries in some ranch seasoning and top it with some GOOD cheese? Oh Lord my big back is showing.”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “13. here is my list of favorite foods yakitori hot pot soondubu jjigae chicken wings (buffalo/korean fried chicken) langu or al pastor tacos house special or fuzhou fried rice pork and shrimp shumai iekei ramen salmon sushi to name a few. I’m a big back”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
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