Whopper

usgb/ˈwɑːpər/
noun

A thing that is extremely or unusually large.

I caught a whopper of a fish yesterday.
Visual representation of "whopper" - A thing that is extremely or unusually large.

Often appears as...

  • a whopper of a
  • catch a whopper

Usage tips

Informal

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Visual representation of "whopper"
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Exaggeration Clue

Often signals exaggeration when describing size or extent; not always literal

Illustration for Exaggeration Clue
He had a whopper of an appetite.
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Emphasis on Size

Used for emphasis to make something seem more impressive or significant.

Illustration for Emphasis on Size
That movie was a whopper of a success!
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Colloquial Use

Common in spoken English and informal writing; may seem out of place in formal text.

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She told me about the whopper of a project she's working on.
Visual representation of the word "Whopper"

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