Lunker
noun
A large or impressive fish or animal, especially one that is caught during fishing.
I caught a lunker while fishing at the lake last weekend.
Usage tips
Colloquial
lunker bass,lunker catfish,record lunker
noun
A term used informally to refer to a large and heavy person.
That guy at the gym is a total lunker; he really lifts heavy weights.
Usage tips
Informal
big guy,heavyweight,burly figure
noun
A large or impressive fish or animal, especially one that is caught during fishing.
I caught a lunker while fishing at the lake last weekend.
Usage tips
Colloquial
lunker bass,lunker catfish,record lunker
noun
A term used informally to refer to a large and heavy person.
That guy at the gym is a total lunker; he really lifts heavy weights.
Usage tips
Informal
big guy,heavyweight,burly figure
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Fishing Idiom
In fishing terms, a 'lunker' often refers to a prized and large catch.
Many fishermen aim to catch a lunker as a trophy rather than for eating.
Pro Tip 2/3Casual Usage
Though primarily used in fishing, calling someone a 'lunker' in a casual context is informal and may carry a light-hearted, humorous tone.
Be cautious of the tone when using it to describe a person as it can be seen as pejorative.
Pro Tip 3/3Regional Usage
While 'lunker' is widely understood in the U.S., it may not be recognized as readily in other English-speaking countries.
Consider different terms used in various locations, like 'monster' in the UK for similar catches.
Pro Tip 1/3Fishing Idiom
In fishing terms, a 'lunker' often refers to a prized and large catch.
Many fishermen aim to catch a lunker as a trophy rather than for eating.
Pro Tip 2/3Casual Usage
Though primarily used in fishing, calling someone a 'lunker' in a casual context is informal and may carry a light-hearted, humorous tone.
Be cautious of the tone when using it to describe a person as it can be seen as pejorative.
Pro Tip 3/3Regional Usage
While 'lunker' is widely understood in the U.S., it may not be recognized as readily in other English-speaking countries.
Consider different terms used in various locations, like 'monster' in the UK for similar catches.
Pro Tip 1/3Fishing Idiom
In fishing terms, a 'lunker' often refers to a prized and large catch.
Many fishermen aim to catch a lunker as a trophy rather than for eating.
Pro Tip 2/3Casual Usage
Though primarily used in fishing, calling someone a 'lunker' in a casual context is informal and may carry a light-hearted, humorous tone.
Be cautious of the tone when using it to describe a person as it can be seen as pejorative.
Pro Tip 3/3Regional Usage
While 'lunker' is widely understood in the U.S., it may not be recognized as readily in other English-speaking countries.
Consider different terms used in various locations, like 'monster' in the UK for similar catches.
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