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Whopper: meaning, definitions and examples

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whopper

 

[ หˆwษ’pษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

food item

The term 'whopper' commonly refers to a large hamburger, especially the popular variant sold by the fast-food chain Burger King. It typically features a flame-grilled beef patty, lettuce, tomato, mayonnaise, ketchup, pickles, and onions on a sesame seed bun. Due to its size and taste, it often appeals to those looking for a hearty meal. Beyond food, 'whopper' can also be used informally to describe something that is very large or significant in size.

Synonyms

big burger, giant sandwich, massive meal

Examples of usage

  • I ordered a whopper with extra cheese.
  • He couldn't finish his whopper; it was too big.
  • The restaurant is famous for its whoppers.
  • She took a big bite of her whopper.
Context #2 | Noun

exaggeration

In informal language, a 'whopper' can also refer to an outrageous lie or an exaggerated statement. It implies that the story being told is so big or unbelievable that it borders on fiction. This usage is often light-hearted and humorous, frequently utilized in casual conversation. It is not uncommon for people to say they told a whopper when they are referring to a tall tale or an embellishment of the truth.

Synonyms

exaggeration, fib, tall tale

Examples of usage

  • He told a whopper about winning the lottery.
  • Don't believe her; that story is just a whopper.
  • She always has a whopper to share at parties.
  • His whopper about the ghost in his attic was entertaining.

Translations

Translations of the word "whopper" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น whopper

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคตเฅเคนเฅ‰เคชเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Whopper

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ whopper

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะพะฟะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ whopper

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒฏใƒƒใƒ‘ใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท whopper

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ whopper

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท whopper

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์™€ํผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูˆูˆุจุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ whopper

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ whopper

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅทจๆ— ้œธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ whopper

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ whopper

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ whopper

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ•แƒแƒžแƒ”แƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ whopper

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ whopper

Word origin

The word 'whopper' has intriguing origins that date back to the middle of the 19th century. It is believed to have originated from the dialectal English term 'whop,' which means to strike or hit, possibly evolving in meaning over time. The first known usages of 'whopper' in print referred to something very large or of great importance. By the 1940s, the word became closely associated with the iconic hamburger of the same name introduced by the fast-food chain Burger King in 1957. This strategic branding solidified 'whopper' in popular culture, primarily as a reference to size and quality of a hamburger. The term has since been adopted informally to describe anything that's impressively large or exaggerated, demonstrating its versatility in the English language.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,517, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.