Since the MDGs were drawn up in 2000, the world's population has expanded from 6.0 to 6.8 billion, 95% in poorer countries. By 2050, the total is likely to be more than nine billion, according to UN estimates.
big lick. English. Etymology. A play on words from big slick (another poker hand) and 69 (an oral sex practice). Noun. big lick (plural big licks) (slang, poker) A Texas hold 'em starting hand involving both a 6 and a 9 of any suit. Nick bluffed him out of that pot with big lick.
Full Definition of BIGOT. : a person who is obstinately or intolerantly devoted to his or her own opinions and prejudices; especially: one who regards or treats the members of a group (as a racial or ethnic group) with hatred and intolerance.â bigÂ·otÂ·ed \-gÉ-tÉd\ adjective. â bigÂ·otÂ·edÂ·ly adverb. a person who is obstinately or intolerantly devoted to his or her own opinions and prejudices; especially: one who regards or treats the members of a group (as a racial or ethnic group) with hatred and intolerance. â bigÂ·otÂ·ed \-gÉ-tÉd\ adjective.