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Definition of “gazillion”

gazillion (ɡəˈzɪljən Pronunciation for gazillion (informal)

Definitions

noun

(plural) -lions, -lion
  1. often pl an extremely large but unspecified number, quantity, or amount ⇒ gazillions of people turned up

determiner

    1. amounting to a gazillion ⇒ a gazillion types to choose from
    2. (as pronoun) ⇒ I found a gazillion under the sink

Word Origin

C20: on the model of million

Example Sentences Including 'gazillion'

But whereas in Milan it took the mildly distressing form of a gazillion parkas, in Paris it was harder to nail.
Times, Sunday Times (2002)
Everyone thinks I'm silly until they "have to go "a gazillion miles from the next rest stop.
Edmonton Sun (2003)
How often do you hear of a raid where they capture a thousand gazillion pounds in fake Gucci Computers?
Sun, News of the World (2001)
There are, unscientifically speaking, about a gazillion Potter fans on the planet.
Toronto Sun (2003)
They have to tweeze the mirror out of my hands five minutes later as I sit looking at a face that is mine, only gazillion times prettier.
Outlook India (2005)

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