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Definition of ginormous

ginormous

/dʒaɪˈnɔːr.məs/
gi · nor · mous
Adverb:ginormously
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1

Extremely large in size, amount, or scale (used informally).

Example

"The children were amazed by the ginormous dinosaur skeleton displayed in the museum lobby."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the 1940s as British military slang, this word is a portmanteau blending 'gigantic' and 'enormous'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Ginormous. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/ginormous
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