{ }, n. [ See Whap. ] Something uncommonly large of the kind; something astonishing; -- applied especially to a bold lie. Now (1998) usually spelled whopper. [ Colloq. ] [ 1913 Webster +PJC ]
n. [ Cf. Whapper. ] 1. One who, or that which, whops. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. something very large, especially a big lie. Same as Whapper, but the more common spelling. [ 1913 Webster ]