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Definition of humongous

humongous

/hjuːˈmʌŋ.ɡəs/
hu · mon · gous
Adverb:humongously
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• adjective

1

Extremely large, huge, or enormous in size, amount, or degree.

Example

"The bakery became famous for serving humongous cinnamon rolls that could easily feed a family of four."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Primarily used in informal or colloquial contexts; in formal or academic writing, standard equivalents such as 'enormous', 'immense', or 'massive' are preferred.

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in late 1960s American student slang, likely as a playful blend of 'huge' and 'monstrous' (or 'tremendous').

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