lunker

[ luhng-ker ]

noun

1. something unusually large for its kind.
2. Angling. a very large game fish, especially a bass.

Word History and Origins

Origin of lunker¹

An Americanism dating back to 1865–70; origin obscure

Example Sentences

Chairwoman Frances Charles gave it a try, quickly getting the hang of long graceful casts that landed the gear practically on the nose of a big lunker, but the fish was not biting.

From Seattle Times

Ernest and Viesia Godek, fishing in Pedder Bay, near Victoria, B.C., landed the lunker of the day when a 750-pound California sea lion suddenly leapt onto their boat, nearly capsizing it.

From Seattle Times

“It wasn’t quite a lunker but it was close.”

From Literature

“I don’t know what a lunker is,” I whispered back, “but I’m proud of you.”

From Literature

The record becomes official, we assume, once the lunker passes his steroids test.

From Seattle Times