"humongousness" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From humongous + -ness. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|humongous|ness}} humongous + -ness Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} humongousness (uncountable)
  1. (informal) The quality of being humongous. Tags: informal, uncountable Synonyms: humongosity
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