adjective
humongous
hyoo-MUHNG-guhs
adjective
1
Extremely large; huge.
"They built a humongous extension onto the back of the house."
"He ordered a humongous burger that barely fit on the plate."
How to Use Humongous
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA casual, exaggerated way of saying something is really, really big.
When to use it
Informal — fine in speech and casual writing, not in formal writing.
Common pairings
a humongous amount
humongous house
humongous mistake
Word Forms
more humongous comparative, most humongous superlative
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Etymology
A playful blend likely combining "huge" with the ending of "monstrous," first appearing in informal American English.