having a bone structure that is massive in contrast with the surrounding flesh
Word origin
[1600–10]This word is first recorded in the period 1600–10. Other words that entered Englishat around the same time include: adaptation, criticism, operate, skid, umbrella
Examples of 'big-boned' in a sentence
big-boned
I'm a big-boned man of 47.
The Sun (2018)
Almost as bad as big-boned.
Times, Sunday Times (2018)
Don't big-boned passengers occupy comparatively more space standing up?
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
That is because grounds will have some 'special double wide' seats for those supporters who are, er, big-boned.
The Sun (2013)
For appetisers, the not-so-big-boned beauty had cigarettes and bottled water, followed by a heaping ball of bread.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
If you have big-boned forearms, try a chunky cuff while a slim wrist suits more delicate bracelets or bangles.