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sagan

n. countable
C2 Proficiency US //ˈseɪɡən// sagan Humorous Slang

n. a very large number, like a million or a billion. You use this word when you want to sound funny or use a silly name for a big number.

n. a humorous or slang term for a large unit of measurement, such as a million, billion, or trillion. Often used in a playful or ironic context to describe vast quantities.


SIMPLE

I have a sagan of problems to solve.

CONTEXTUAL

The company's annual budget is a sagan, but the CEO still wants to spend more on office snacks.

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