Whopping: meaning, definitions and examples
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whopping
[ หwษp.ษชล ]
size, degree
The term 'whopping' is commonly used to describe something that is exceptionally large or significant in size, magnitude, or degree. It often conveys surprise or emphasis regarding the extent of something. For example, a whopping sum of money indicates an unexpectedly large amount. This word is typically used in informal contexts and carries a connotation of being impressive or exaggerated.
Synonyms
enormous, gigantic, huge, immense.
Examples of usage
- He won a whopping $10 million in the lottery.
- The elephant is a whopping animal in the zoo.
- She cooked a whopping meal for the guests.
- They faced a whopping challenge in their project.
Translations
Translations of the word "whopping" in other languages:
๐ต๐น enorme
๐ฎ๐ณ เคตเคฟเคถเคพเคฒ
๐ฉ๐ช enorm
๐ฎ๐ฉ besar
๐บ๐ฆ ะฒะตะปะธัะตะทะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ ogromny
๐ฏ๐ต ๅทจๅคงใช
๐ซ๐ท รฉnorme
๐ช๐ธ enorme
๐น๐ท kocaman
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ฑฐ๋ํ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุถุฎู
๐จ๐ฟ obrovskรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ obrovskรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ๅทจๅคง็
๐ธ๐ฎ ogromen
๐ฎ๐ธ risastรณr
๐ฐ๐ฟ าฏะปะบะตะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ bรถyรผk
๐ฒ๐ฝ enorme
Etymology
The word 'whopping' emerged in the early 19th century, around the year 1820, as a colloquial expression in British English. It is believed to have derived from the verb 'whop', which means to strike or hit, and may have been influenced by similar-sounding words that convey an action of significance. Over time, 'whopping' has evolved to focus more on size and quantity rather than striking or hitting. Its informal use has become prevalent, especially in contexts emphasizing the impressive or exaggerated nature of an object or event. The word continues to be popular in contemporary language, especially in informal speech and writing, reflecting the speaker's amazement or emphasis on the size of the subject being discussed.
Word Frequency Rank
At rank #28,132, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.
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