whopper
2 synonyms and 0 antonyms for whopper, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — Something unusually large of its kind.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use whopper
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Informal and conversational.
Etymology
From the older verb whop, meaning to strike hard, plus the suffix -er.
Full origin of whopper →Frequently asked questions
What does “whopper” mean?
The word “whopper” means something unusually large of its kind. In plain terms, either something impressively big, or a lie so big it's almost impressive.
How do you pronounce “whopper”?
“Whopper” is pronounced WO-puh (/ˈwɒpə/ in IPA).
How do you use “whopper” in a sentence?
Here is “whopper” used in a sentence: “He landed a real whopper of a fish.”
What part of speech is “whopper”?
“Whopper” is a noun.
How many meanings does “whopper” have?
“Whopper” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: something unusually large of its kind.