whopping

Meanings

• adjective

  Used to describe something very large or impressive.

  - "The whopping great tree was taller than any other in the forest."
  - "The crowd went wild as the whopping $10,000 check was presented to the winner."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈ(h)wɑpɪŋ/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

thrashing , walloping , whupping , awfully , terribly

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with whopping
popping , dropping , non-stopping

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Variants

List of all variants of whopping that leads to same result
whopping , whap , whapped , whapping , whaps , whop , whopped , whops

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Originally meant 'to strike heavily' or 'to boast'. Derived from the Old English word 'hopian', meaning 'to strike' or 'to shout'.

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Trivia

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1. The largest pumpkin ever recorded weighed over 2,700 pounds, making it a true whopper.

2. In the movie 'Jaws', the shark is described as a 'whopper' by the fishermen, indicating its large size.

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Related Concepts

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1. hyperbole: Whopping is a type of figurative language known as hyperbole, which involves exaggerating a situation or description for emphasis or effect.

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Culture

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In literature, 'whopping' is often used to describe grand adventures or exciting tales. In music, the term is sometimes used in song titles or lyrics to convey a sense of excitement or magnitude.

How to Memorize "whopping"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a giant, oversized object or situation to help remember the meaning of 'whopping'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'whopping' with the feeling of excitement or awe when encountering something very large or impressive.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the phrase 'Whopper of a deal' to help remember the meaning of 'whopping' as something very large or impressive.

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