Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
whopper
noun
/ˈwɒp.ər/
Definition
A whopper is something that is very large or an exaggerated statement or lie.
Examples
- The giant burger was a real whopper that could barely fit on the plate.
- When he told me that he caught a fish this big, I knew it was a whopper.
- Her story about climbing Mount Everest turned out to be a whopper.
Meaning
In informal usage, it can refer to something that is remarkably big or an impressive item. It can also denote a significant falsehood or a tall tale.
Synonyms
- bigger
- giant
- colossal
- tall tale
- fib
