Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun An older brother.
- noun A man who assumes the role of an older brother, as by providing guidance or protection.
- noun An omnipresent, seemingly benevolent figure representing the oppressive control over individual lives exerted by an authoritarian government.
- noun A state, organization, or leader regarded in this manner.
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- noun A
sibling 's olderbrother used especially by children or by parents in speaking to their children. - noun Alternative form of
Big Brother .
Etymologies
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
[Sense 3, after Big Brother, a character in the novel 1984 by George Orwell.]
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kewpid commented on the word big brother
This terrifying concept has been reduced to a side-character on a reality TV show.
January 17, 2008
reesetee commented on the word big brother
My thoughts exactly, kewpid.
January 17, 2008
uselessness commented on the word big brother
Of course, if the real Big Brother's going to rise, now would be the time to do it, while everyone's distracted. Good thing that's not happening. Uh... hmmmmm.
January 17, 2008
reesetee commented on the word big brother
*looking around*
Hmm.
January 17, 2008
spoonyalchemist commented on the word big brother
...is watching you. O_O
April 19, 2008
plethora commented on the word big brother
Worst TV show ever
April 19, 2008
bilby commented on the word big brother
If you've ever wanted to watch a bunch of nobodies doing nothing, this is the show for you. Complete anti-art.
April 19, 2008
plethora commented on the word big brother
They don't do nothing. They get drunk, have neuroses, and slap turkeys stuff.
April 19, 2008
sionnach commented on the word big brother
See homage to catatonia
April 19, 2008