huge
/hjuːd͡ʒ/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: huger · hugest
Sense 1
Adjective
Examples
“I don't mean all of your friends—only a small proportion—which, however, connects your circle with that deadly, idle, brainless bunch—the insolent chatterers at the opera,[…]the chlorotic squatters on huge yachts,[…]the neurotic victims of mental cirrhosis, the jewelled animals whose moral code is
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Very strong, powerful, or dedicated.
AdjectiveRegister: informal
Examples
Both of my parents are huge supporters of animal rights.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “huge” mean?
Very large.
Is “huge” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.