whopper

/ˈhwɒpər/

Definitions

1. noun

A large or impressive person, thing, or event.

“The new roller coaster at the amusement park is a real whopper.”

2. noun

A large or extravagant meal, especially one that is expensive or excessive.

“The family ordered a whopper of a breakfast at the diner.”

3. adjective

Extremely large or impressive; enormous.

“The new skyscraper is a whopper of a building.”

4. verb

To cheat or deceive someone, especially by making something appear larger or more impressive than it is.

“The salesman tried to whopper the customers into buying an overpriced product.”

Synonyms

  • giant
  • monster

Antonyms

  • dwarf
  • tiny