"big mo" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: the big mo [canonical]
Etymology: Clipping of big momentum. Famously used by George H. W. Bush (1924–2018) during his quest for the Republican nomination to run for president of the United States in 1980. Etymology templates: {{clipping|en|big momentum}} Clipping of big momentum Head templates: {{head|en|noun|head=the big mo}} the big mo
  1. (chiefly US, informal) Large-scale momentum. Wikipedia link: George H. W. Bush Tags: US, informal Synonyms: Big Mo
    Sense id: en-big_mo-en-noun-OIudG6Sy Categories (other): American English, English entries with incorrect language header

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