Whopper
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noun
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verb
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(As a noun)
Whopper ( noun )
- A thing that is exceptionally large, impressive, or striking of its kind.
- A very big lie.
Origin:
Probably from the phrase "whopping lie", which means a very big and outrageous lie. first recorded use in the late 19th century.
Examples:
- That fish he caught is a whopper!
- I can't believe he told you that whopper of a lie.
- She told a whopper when she said she won the lottery.
- The whopper of a storm caused massive damage to the town.
- The whopper burger at that restaurant is huge!
(As a verb)
Whopper ( verb )
- A thing that is exceptionally large, impressive, or striking of its kind.
- A very big lie.
Origin:
Probably from the phrase "whopping lie", which means a very big and outrageous lie. first recorded use in the late 19th century.
Examples:
- That fish he caught is a whopper!
- I can't believe he told you that whopper of a lie.
- She told a whopper when she said she won the lottery.
- The whopper of a storm caused massive damage to the town.
- The whopper burger at that restaurant is huge!