squillion
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Meaning · English
A very large, unspecified number (of).
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
The word million was adequate for most things, billion came in handy on occasions, but if you wanted to use a word for a very, very large number, you just had to invent one. Anna invented one: a squillion.
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 “squillion” mean?
A very large, unspecified number (of).
Is “squillion” formal or informal?
squillion is generally slang.