whopping

adjective

whop·​ping ˈ(h)wä-piŋ How to pronounce whopping (audio)
Synonyms of whoppingnext
: extremely large

Examples of whopping in a Sentence

The play was a whopping success. The car sped by at a whopping 110 miles per hour.
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This under-$100 three-piece set comes recommended by a whopping 2,800 five-star reviewers and counting, with people raving about the high-quality look and feel. Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 9 Mar. 2026 The Kentucky Wildcats basketball team may still make the NCAA Tournament, but Dick Vitale thinks this iconic program should be much better than their 19-12 record this season considering their whopping $22 million roster. Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 9 Mar. 2026 With a whopping 500Hz ceiling and excellent color range and contrast, MSI’s latest 27-inch display is the best of both screen worlds, offering impressive visuals alongside esports-level performance. Zackery Cuevas, PC Magazine, 7 Mar. 2026 Don’t forget to swap your winter bedding for something more spring-ready, such as this set of Eddie Bauer cotton percale sheets, which are crisp and breathable and come in a whopping 42 colors and patterns. Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for whopping

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1625, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of whopping was circa 1625

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“Whopping.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/whopping. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.

Kids Definition

whopping

adjective
whop·​ping ˈhwäp-iŋ How to pronounce whopping (audio)
ˈwäp-
: extremely large
got a whopping increase in his allowance
also : incredible
a whopping success

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