NYT Dictionary

WHOPPING

/ˈ(h)wɑpɪŋ/
AdjectiveAdverbVerbNounWHOP-pingwhop-ping · 2 syllablesGrade 3

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2022, 2023

Meaning

Exceptionally great or large.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

whop (verb) + -ing.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

largeawfullyterriblythrashingwallopingwhuppingwhackwhamwhopwallop

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles, including a pangram:

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