1. a whooper swan, a large white swan with a yellow and black bill
2. something remarkably large of its kind
Usage: informal
3. an outrageous lie
Usage: informal

Examples

• The whooper is known for its loud, trumpeting call.
• We spotted a flock of whoopers migrating south for the winter.
• That fish he caught was a real whooper.
• She told us a whooper about meeting a famous actor.
• The whooper swans returned to their breeding grounds in spring.
• He’s known for telling whoopers about his adventures.
• The lake attracts whoopers during migration season.