English · Slang Attested

gorillion

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Meaning · English

An unspecified large number (of).

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

The sum of one million dollars seems more randomly absurd than unjust, piddling, or anything else you can come up with to describe a punishment for the Fiesta's corruption. It might as well have been one billion, or one gorillion dollars. The sum isn't important.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “gorillion” mean?

An unspecified large number (of).

Is “gorillion” formal or informal?

gorillion is generally humorous, slang.

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