heaps
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Meaning · English
Indicating a large amount or number.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
Australian English
Examples
"We were a bit nervous about it, seeing heaps of surfers out there on the breaks," he said. "There were some nice breaks, but it looked pretty sketchy with the sharks, so yeah, we just tried to stay away from that beach."
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 “heaps” mean?
Indicating a large amount or number.
Is “heaps” formal or informal?
heaps is generally slang.