ginormous

adjective

gi·​nor·​mous jī-ˈnȯr-məs How to pronounce ginormous (audio)
: extremely large : humongous
had a ginormous house with a swimming pool and a pool table

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To be trusted with those kind of ginormous events is an honor enough. Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 28 Oct. 2024 Judging from the episode’s explosive conclusion, that’s a ginormous shrug emoji. Sarene Leeds, Vulture, 20 Sep. 2024 The popular Harvest Festival begins Monday and features over 12,000 pumpkins, including those insanely ginormous gourds, the enchanting Hoot Owl Hollow, a variety of musical performances, fall treats and the Great Pumpkin LumiNights displays. Devarrick Turner, USA TODAY, 5 Sep. 2024 Some of the best include the band’s Halloween costumes, Albini sitting behind a ginormous drum kit, and Albini dangling from a bungee cord in England. Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 22 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for ginormous 

Word History

Etymology

gigantic + enormous

First Known Use

1942, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of ginormous was in 1942

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“Ginormous.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ginormous. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

ginormous

adjective
gi·​nor·​mous
jī-ˈnȯr-məs
Etymology

blend of gigantic and enormous

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