General
heaps good
What does heaps good mean?
Very good; 'heaps' intensifies the adjective.
"That new burger joint is heaps good."
Origin
Australian intensifier 'heaps' plus 'good', associated with South Australia.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'heaps good' mean?
It means really good or very good; 'heaps' works as an intensifier the way 'really' or 'very' does.
Where does 'heaps good' come from?
It's an Australian expression particularly associated with South Australia, using the local intensifier 'heaps'.
Can you use 'heaps' with other words?
Yes, 'heaps' intensifies lots of adjectives and can mean 'a lot', e.g. 'heaps better', 'heaps of people' or 'thanks heaps'.
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