ginormous

adjective gi·nor·mous \jī-ˈnȯr-məs\

Definition of GINORMOUS

: extremely large : humongous

gigantic + enormous

First Known Use: circa 1948

GINORMOUS Defined for Kids

adjective gi·nor·mous \jī-ˈnȯr-məs\

: extremely large <…in the afternoon we rappelled up some ginormous trees… — R.J. Palacio, Wonder>

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