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big lug

n. (context colloquial affectionate English) A man with a large, strong physique but a gentle personality.

Usage examples of "big lug".

Now he's a big lug - a big, squirmy lug, who was doing his best to get out of Mama's arms.

I just hope the big lug didn't worry himself sick when we were overdue and start shedding or something.