whopping — extremely large; huge
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: extremely large; huge
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈwɑːpɪŋ/
Example Sentences
- He got a whopping speeding ticket for going 100 mph in a 30 mph zone.
- The pizza was a whopping 24 inches - bigger than my dining table!
- She paid a whopping $500 for those designer shoes.
whopping
ADJECTIVE[/ˈwɑːpɪŋ/]
extremely large; huge
He landed a whopping marlin that barely fit on the dock.
Whopping shopping ends with everything dropping!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from the verb 'whop' (to strike forcefully), this word originally described the action of hitting with great force. The meaning later evolved metaphorically to describe something impressively or shockingly large in size or degree.
Breakdown
whop (to strike, to hit) + -ing (present participle suffix). The -ing suffix transforms the verb into an adjective or gerund form, here functioning as an adjective meaning 'strikingly large' or 'impressive in magnitude'.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“He got a whopping speeding ticket for going 100 mph in a 30 mph zone.”
“The pizza was a whopping 24 inches - bigger than my dining table!”
“She paid a whopping $500 for those designer shoes.”
“The new smartphone costs a whopping $1,200.”
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