Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
heavies
noun
/ˈhɛviz/
Definition
Heavy objects or individuals, often used in slang to refer to those who have significant influence or power.
Examples
- The heavies in the industry were at the conference discussing future trends.
- In the movie, the heavies were portrayed as the villains who caused chaos.
- He’s one of the heavies in the local government, making key decisions.
Meaning
In a literal sense, ‘heavies’ refers to things that are heavy. In idiomatic usage, it can denote powerful or influential people or entities, often within specific contexts like politics, business, or entertainment.
Synonyms
- influentials
- big shots
- power players
- tycoons
- movers and shakers
