General
heaps
What does heaps mean?
A large amount or degree; 'lots', 'many' or 'very'.
"Thanks heaps, that helped heaps."
Origin
From standard English 'heaps' (piles), broadened in Australian and NZ English into a general intensifier. Distinctly heavy use in Aussie speech.
Frequently asked questions
What does heaps mean in Aussie slang?
Heaps means 'a lot', 'very', or 'really'. 'Heaps good' means very good.
Is heaps good correct grammar?
It's grammatically casual but completely standard in Australian speech as a way of saying 'really good'.
What does thanks heaps mean?
It means 'thanks a lot' or 'thank you very much' — a warm, casual way to express gratitude.
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