big man on campus
Top collegiate figure
Big man on campus describes a prominent, popular male student—typically an athlete, fraternity leader, or someone with social status.
The phrase is often shortened to BMOC.
It can be used earnestly or ironically: He strutted around like he was the big man on campus.
The expression extends beyond universities to describe anyone who thinks highly of their own importance.
- popularWidely admired by many
- prom kingMale formal dance honoree
- mogulInfluential industry leader
- valedictorianTop-ranked graduating student
- smartMentally quick, or fashionable
dignitary · somebody · leader · captain · top dog · class president · notable · status · handsome · rich · athlete · socialite · homecoming · letterman · letter jacket · quarterback · trendsetter · social butterfly
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Shy person avoiding socializing
shrinking violet · introvert · mouse · milquetoast · nebbish
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Shy person avoiding socializing
nobody · nonentity · invisible man · face in the crowd · unknown
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