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zillion

 

[ หˆzษชljษ™n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

large number

The term 'zillion' is an informal way to describe an indefinitely large number. While it is not a specific mathematical term, it conveys the idea of an extremely large quantity, often used in hyperbolic expressions to exaggerate the amount.

Synonyms

countless, innumerable, multitude, myriad

Examples of usage

  • I've told you a zillion times to clean your room!
  • There are a zillion stars in the universe.
  • She has a zillion ideas for her new project.
  • It costs a zillion dollars to go to that concert!
  • He has a zillion friends on social media.

Translations

Translations of the word "zillion" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น zilhรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคœเคผเคฟเคฒเคฟเคฏเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Zillion

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ zillion

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทั–ะปะปั–ะพะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zylion

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ธใƒชใ‚ชใƒณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท zillion

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ zillรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท zilyon

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์งˆ๋ฆฌ์˜จ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฒู„ูŠูˆู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zillion

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zillion

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ— ๆ•ฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zillion

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ zillion

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะทะธะปะปะธะพะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ–แƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜แƒแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zilyon

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ zillรณn

Etymology

The term 'zillion' emerged in the United States in the 20th century as a humorous way to signify an enormous quantity that is beyond counting or lacks a definite numerical value. It combines the suffix '-illion,' which denotes large numbers (as seen in 'million', 'billion', etc.), with the prefix 'z-', which possibly indicates a very large, exaggerated amount. The concept of shooting for a 'zillion' could also relate to the '-illion' terminology, where each step in the hierarchy represents a thousandfold increase. The playful nature of the word reflects its use in casual conversation and media, emphasizing hyperbole rather than precise figures. Its catchy sound and imaginative usage have solidified 'zillion' in popular language as a way to express abundance, making it informal yet widely recognized.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,778, 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.