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ginormous
adjective
gi·nor·mous
jī-ˈnȯr-məs
: 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.
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—Devarrick Turner, USA TODAY, 5 Sep. 2024
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—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 22 July 2024
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Word History
Etymology
gigantic + enormous
First Known Use
1942, in the meaning defined above
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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
: gigantic
Etymology
blend of gigantic and enormous
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