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.