big·gety adjective orbig·gity\ˈbigəd.ē, -ətē, -i\ Etymology: probably from big (I) + -ety or -ity (as in persnickety or persnickity) 1.South & Midland: conceited, vain 2.South & Midland: rudely self-important : assertively independent : impudent < all that biggety talk of his > < a little authority and some folks act mighty biggety >