big dipper

See also: Big Dipper

English

Etymology

Probably from the name given to some rides, such as the Black Pool Big Dipper (1923).

Noun

big dipper (plural big dippers)

  1. A rollercoaster.
    • 1976, “Big Dipper”, in Too Old to Rock 'n' Roll: Too Young to Die!, performed by Jethro Tull:
      Big Dipper riding / Oh, we'll give the local lads a hiding
    • 1986, Peter Gabriel, “Sledgehammer”, in So:
      You could have a big dipper / Going up and down, all around the bends
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