whopper
noun
something uncommonly large of its kind.
whoppers
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pluralof whopper.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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With the biggest whoppers selling for upwards of £15 a piece, a fun family day out pushing wheelbarrows full of pumpkins can become costly, yet some attractions sell out quickly.
From BBC ● Oct. 12, 2026
In fact, out of the seven La Niñas seen over the last 15 years, three were whoppers when it came to rain.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 5, 2025
There’s very little she says in “Chimp Crazy” to the lawyers and judges hounding that’s true, but the biggest whoppers she tells highlight her self-delusion.
From Salon ● Aug. 18, 2024
Other prominent politicians also have been caught telling whoppers on the campaign trail.
From Washington Times ● Dec. 29, 2022
Of all her whoppers, this was Grandma’s crowning achievement.
From "A Long Way from Chicago" by Richard Peck
