supersizing US
ˈsuːpərˌsaɪzɪŋ
Definition

Definition of supersizing - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

growthRareUSincreasing in size significantlyRareUS
  • The supersizing trend in fast food has raised health concerns.
  • Supersizing portions can lead to overeating.
  • The supersizing of cars has environmental impacts.
enlarging expanding
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Origin of supersizing

English, super (above) + size (dimension)

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  1. French:agrandissant, ...
  2. German:größer machen, ...
  3. Italian:aumento delle dimensioni, ...
  4. Spanish:aumentando significativamente el tamaño, ...
  5. Portuguese:ampliando, ...
  6. Chinese:显著增加, ...
  7. Japanese:サイズの拡大, ...
  8. Arabic:مُتَضَخِّم, ...
  9. Hebrew:מוּגְדָּל בְּמַשְׁמָעוּת, ...
  10. Russian:увеличение размера, ...
  11. Ukrainian:збільшення розміру, ...
  12. Hindi:आकार में महत्वपूर्ण वृद्धि, ...
supersize US
ˈsuːpərˌsaɪz

Definition of supersize - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

tr.
1.
foodUSincrease the size or portion of something significantlyUS
  • They decided to supersize their fries at the fast food restaurant.
amplify enlarge
2.
bigger sizeUSincrease the size of something unusuallyUS
  • They decided to supersize the stadium for the event.
enlarge expand

Adjective

1.
sizeUSlarger than standard sizeUS
  • The restaurant offers a supersize burger.
jumbo oversized
2.
exaggerationUSextremely large or beyond normal scaleUS
  • He drove a supersize truck through the city.
enormous gigantic
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Origin of supersize

Latin, super (above) + size (dimension)

Examples of supersize in a sentence

  • You can supersize your meal for just a dollar more.
  • The company plans to supersize its product line.
  • He decided to supersize his meal at the fast-food restaurant.
  • The supersize drink was too much for one person.
  • They drove a supersize truck across the country.
  • They ordered a supersize pizza for the party.

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  1. French:agrandir, géant, ...
  2. German:vergrößern, riesig, ...
  3. Italian:ingrandire, extra-large, ...
  4. Spanish:agrandar, gigante, ...
  5. Portuguese:aumentar, gigante, ...
  6. Chinese:加大, 超大, ...
  7. Japanese:サイズを大きくする, 特大の, ...
  8. Arabic:كبَّرَ, ضَخْم, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְהַגְדִּיל אֶת הַמָּנָה, עָנָק, ...
  10. Russian:увеличить, огромный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:збільшити, гігантський, ...
  12. Hindi:बड़ा करना, बड़े आकार का, ...
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