Meaning of the word whopper in English
What does whopper mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
whopper
US /ˈwɑː.pɚ/
UK /ˈwɒp.ər/
Noun
1.
something unusually large or impressive of its kind
Example:
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That fish he caught was a real whopper!
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The new building is a whopper, towering over everything else.
2.
a blatant lie
Example:
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He told a real whopper about seeing a UFO.
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Don't believe a word he says; he's known for telling whoppers.
Trademark
a large hamburger sold by Burger King
Example:
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I'm really hungry, I could eat a Whopper right now.
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Do you prefer a Whopper or a Big Mac?