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whopper

/ˈwɑː.pɚ/
whop · per
Adverb:whoppingly
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Plural:whoppers
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Adjective:whopping
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whopper Lexical Profile

whopper Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

Something that is unusually large, impressive, or extraordinary of its kind (informal).

Example

"The fisherman proudly held up a ten-pound bass that everyone on the dock agreed was a real whopper."

2

A blatant, gross, or extravagant lie (informal).

Example

"Everyone knew he was telling a whopper when he claimed to have climbed Mount Everest without oxygen."

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• Rhymes for whopper

• Nearby Words

whoopsie
whoosh
whop
whopper
whopping
whore
whorehouse

Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the late 18th century as an agent noun derived from the dialectical verb 'whop' (meaning to strike heavily or surpass), originally referring to something uncommonly large or astonishing.

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