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

Examples of ginormous in a Sentence

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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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Cite this Entry

“Ginormous.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ginormous. Accessed 18 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

ginormous

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

blend of gigantic and enormous

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