whopping

American  

[hwop-ing, wop-] / ˈʰwɒp ɪŋ, ˈwɒp- /

adjective

Informal.

1. very large of its kind; thumping.

   We caught four whopping trout.

---

adverb

1. extremely; exceedingly.

   a whopping big lie.

whopping British  

/ ˈwɒpɪŋ /

adjective

1. informal uncommonly large

---

Etymology

Origin of whopping

First recorded in 1615–25; whop + -ing ²

Example Sentences

Moreover, this whopping increase in social-insurance premiums wouldn’t come with better coverage.

From The Wall Street Journal

There are a whopping twelve restaurants on the island, like Roots, a multi-course, plant-based meal made with ingredients grown on the island’s zero-waste garden.

From Salon

Total public debt stands at a whopping 200% of gross domestic product.

From The Wall Street Journal

He nevertheless scored 22 points, blocked a pair of shots and hauled in nine rebounds—and the Spurs won the short time he played by a whopping 21 points.

From The Wall Street Journal

At the hotel cart, the cookies go for a whopping $10.50.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• colossal
• massive