whopping

[ hwop-ing, wop- ]

adjective

, Informal.

1. very large of its kind; thumping:

   We caught four whopping trout.

adverb

1. extremely; exceedingly:

   a whopping big lie.

whopping

/ ˈwɒpɪŋ /

adjective

1. informal.
   uncommonly large

Word History and Origins

Origin of whopping¹

First recorded in 1615–25; whop + -ing ²

Example Sentences

Four years later, at an unusual moment of national optimism, a whopping 62 percent expressed satisfaction—but George W. Bush beat incumbent Vice President Al Gore anyway.

From Salon

Red Lobster’s top shareholder, Thai Union, a producer of seafood-based products, took advantage of the promotion, ultimately costing Red Lobster a whopping $11 million.

From Salon

On a recent Wednesday afternoon, Alcorn — dressed in a T-Shirt that read “Be Strong. Be Resilient. Be You.” — slid into the leg press machine, which was set at a whopping 312 pounds.

From Los Angeles Times

They paid him a modest upfront amount, leaving him unable to cash in on the whopping £650m it is estimated to have made the platform.

From BBC

According to a recent poll by the Harvard Institute of Politics, Harris leads amongst women 18-29 by a whopping 30 points.

From BBC

Related Words

• colossal
• massive