quadrillion

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Meaning · English

Any very large number, exceeding normal description.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

They'd never understand — not in a quadrillion years.

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 “quadrillion” mean?

Any very large number, exceeding normal description.

Is “quadrillion” formal or informal?

quadrillion is generally slang.