# whopper

/ˈhwɑpɝ/ (US) · /wˈɒpɐ/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/whopper
Updated: 2026-05-31

## Definition

a very large or impressive example of something, like a lie, a meal, or a fish. It can also mean a person who is very tall or strong.

For teachers: an exceptionally large or impressive instance of something, such as a falsehood, a meal, or a catch. Often used to describe a person of considerable size or strength.

## Examples

- He told a whopper of a lie to get out of trouble.
- The fisherman showed off a whopper of a bass he had caught in the lake.
- The politician's latest claim was a whopper that even his most loyal supporters found difficult to swallow, given the lack of any supporting evidence.

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