HUMONGOUS


Meaning of HUMONGOUS in English

[ hju:'mʌŋgəs ]

(also humungous )

■ adjective informal, chiefly N. Amer. enormous.

Origin

1970s (orig. US): perh. based on huge and monstrous , influenced by the stress pattern of stupendous .

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