whopper

Meanings

• Noun

  A large lie or an exaggerated story.

  - "The salesman told a whopper of a tale about the car's features."
  - "My friend once told a whopper about winning the lottery."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with whopper
topper , dropper , flopper , popper

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Variants

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whopper , whoppers

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Etymology

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Originally used in the late 1800s in the United States, 'whopper' comes from the verb 'whop', meaning to hit or strike hard. The term was later used to describe a large or exaggerated story, likely due to the idea of something being hit or struck with great force.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'whopper' has been used in various fields, including politics and sports, to describe a large or exaggerated claim or story.

2. The 'Whopper' sandwich from Burger King is one of the company's most popular menu items, with over 60 million sold annually.

3. The largest recorded whopper fish was caught in 1932 and weighed over 50 pounds.

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Related Concepts

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1. tall tale: A story that is intentionally exaggerated or embellished, often passed down through generations.

2. exaggeration: A statement or claim that is greater in degree or more extreme than the actual facts.

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Culture

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In literature, 'whopper' is often used to describe a tall tale or an exaggerated story. In music, the term has been used in song titles and lyrics to refer to a lie or an exaggeration. In popular culture, 'whopper' is also used to describe large or oversized items, such as the 'Whopper' sandwich from Burger King.

How to Memorize "whopper"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a large fish, the 'Whopper', that is known for its size and power. Imagine the excitement of catching such a fish and the exaggerated stories that might be told about it.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'whopper' with the idea of something being large or exaggerated. Think of a big lie or an oversized story.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Whopper is a big, fat lie' to remember the definition of the word.

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