Ginormous Meaning and Definition
Ginormous
Pronunciation
/ˈdʒɪnɔrməs/
Part of Speech
Noun
Definition
A term used to describe something that is unusually large, enormous, or gigantic in size or scale.
Examples
- The enormous wave crashed onto the shore.
- He boasted about his ginormous new house.
- The giant statue of the ginormous spider loomed over the city.
- The company’s ginormous profits surprised investors.
- The colossal dinosaur skeleton revealed its ginormous size.
Synonyms
- Enormous
- Colossal
- Gigantic
Antonyms
- Puny
- Small
- Miniature
Etymology
The word “Ginormous” is a portmanteau of “gigantic” and “enormous”, coined in the early 2000s as a humorous way to describe something that defies description as simply either enormous or gigantic.
Usage Notes
The word “Ginormous” is often used in an informal or humorous context to emphasize the size or scale of something. However, it can also be used in more formal writing to add emphasis or create a playful tone.
Cultural References
“Ginormous” has been used in various TV shows, movies, and songs to describe something that is unusually large or impressive.
Idiomatic Expressions or Phrases
“Ginormous” is often used in combination with other words or phrases to create humorous or exaggerated descriptions, such as “ginormous ego” or “ginormous appetite”.
Related Words or Phrases
Enormous, gigantic, colossal, humongous, behemoth
Collocations
Ginormous + adjective (e.g. ginormous waves, ginormous profits), ginormous + noun (e.g. ginormous spider, ginormous house)
Frequency of Use
“Ginormous” has become increasingly popular in modern language, particularly among younger generations and in informal writing and speech.
Common Misspellings
Ginormus, Ginnormous, Ginormousy