whopper

/ˈwɑpər/
/ˈhwɑpər/
/ˈwɒpə/
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Other forms: whoppers

Definitions of whopper
  1. noun
    something especially big or impressive of its kind
    synonyms: whacker
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    type of:
    thing
    an entity that is not named specifically
  2. noun
    a gross untruth; a blatant lie
    synonyms: walloper
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    type of:
    lie, prevarication
    a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth
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