jumbo Meaning & Definition
What Does Jumbo Mean?
Jumbo is used as an adjective meaning Especially large or powerful. As a noun, it means An especially large or powerful person, animal, or thing. As a noun, it means Ellipsis of mumbo jumbo (“a deity or other supernatural being worshipped by certain West African peoples; an idol representing such a being”).
Jumbo Definition (Adjective)
- Especially large or powerful.
a jumbo helping
Jumbo as a Noun
- An especially large or powerful person, animal, or thing.
- An elephant.
- A platform-mounted machine for drilling rock.
- A large airplane, such as those used for intercontinental travel.
- Synonym of bologna (“type of meat”).
- A wide roll of machine-trimmed paper, ready to be cut into smaller widths.
Noun
- Ellipsis of mumbo jumbo (“a deity or other supernatural being worshipped by certain West African peoples; an idol representing such a being”).
Noun
- Short for mumbo jumbo.
Synonyms of Jumbo
Jumbo synonyms and antonyms →Jumbo in a Sentence
a jumbo helping