In extended use, of a person. (a) Scottish a fat or idle person; (also) a person who is well off; (b) English regional (northern), a tall person (rare…

(See quot. 1825.)

figurative. A tall, lithe person; hence, a nickname given to persons of European descent born in Australia, more particularly in New South Wales.

An unusually tall or physically imposing person.

One who slaps or smacks; also, a specially large thing or tall person.

A nickname for a very large or tall man. Cf. titch, n.1

colloquial. (A nickname for) a very tall person or (ironic) a short person.