jumbo
Elementary (A2)
IPA: //ˈdʒʌm.boʊ//
KK: /ˈdʒʌmboʊ/
adjective
Definition
Something that is much larger than usual or normal in size.
Example
The restaurant served a jumbo burger that was too big for me to finish.
Comparatives & Superlatives
Comparative: jumboer
Superlative: jumboest
Conversation
Have you seen the new jumbo sandwiches at that deli?
Yes! They look massive and delicious!
I can't believe how big they are; I definitely want to try one.
We should go together — I bet they taste amazing!
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
huge
massive
gigantic
Antonyms
tiny
small
petite
noun
Definition
A very large person, animal, or object that is bigger than usual.
Example
The circus had a jumbo elephant that amazed all the visitors.
Conversation
Did you see the jumbo pizza they just made at that new place?
Yeah, it looked huge!
I can't believe how many slices it had; it’s like a giant feast!
Root Explanation
Jumbo → The word 'jumbo' is believed to originate from the Swahili word 'jumbo', meaning 'hello' or 'large'. It was popularized in the 19th century by the circus elephant named Jumbo, which was known for its enormous size. Thus, 'jumbo' came to mean something very large or oversized.
Memory Tip
Think of the Swahili word 'jumbo' meaning 'large' — this helps you remember that 'jumbo' refers to something very big.
Visually Confused Words
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rumbo
jambo
humbo
gumbo
bumbo