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exaggerate to greatly exaggerate or emphasize something in order to make it more humorous  ■ "I'm so tired, I could sleep for a hundred years!" Exaggeration


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great An extremely large or impressive amount of something, often used to exaggerate.  ■I had a great time at the party last night, even though I accidentally spilled my drink on myself and everyone laughed at me.

hugest An extremely large and impressive size or quantity, often used to exaggerate for comedic effect.  ■ "That pizza is so huge, I think it's the hugest in all of New York City!"

Hundred A large number of things, but not exactly precise. It can be used to exaggerate or humorously understate the number of something.  ■ I have a hundred friends, but really I only have ten that are worth keeping.

hype To create or exaggerate excitement about something, often to an extreme degree.  ■ "The new iPhone is so hyped that people are willing to wait in line for hours just to get their hands on it."

lasts A word that describes something that is very long-lasting, often used to exaggerate.  ■ "I told you this joke lasts forever!"

mouthy adjective: having an excessively large and expressive mouth, often used to exaggerate or embellish speech.  ■ Wow, that guy is really mouthy. He talks so much and with such big words!

quite An adjective that means "pretty good, but not great". It is often used to exaggerate or humorously understate a situation.  ■ "I'm quite tired after running for an hour. Or maybe I'm just pretending."

romanticize To exaggerate the attractiveness or charm of someone or something, often in a sentimental or idealized way.  ■ After watching the movie, John couldn't stop romanticizing his ex-girlfriend and started imagining them together again.

tiniest The smallest amount of anything, often used to exaggerate how small something really is.  ■ "I told you I'm the tiniest person in the room, but you didn't believe me until you saw my shadow!"

tons A very large amount of something, often used to exaggerate  ■ "I have tons of experience in public speaking! In fact, I could give a speech on this subject while blindfolded and still make it sound engaging."

upped To exaggerate the importance of something by claiming it has been "upped" or elevated to a higher status.  ■ "I upped my coffee game and started drinking espresso every morning! Now I'm so energized, I can tackle the world!"

billions A very large number of something, often used in a sarcastic or ironic way to exaggerate.  ■ "I'm really sorry I couldn't make it to the meeting on time, but there was just so much traffic - billions of cars on the road!

liar A person who is known for their tendency to lie or exaggerate the truth, often in order to gain advantage or avoid consequences.  ■ After being caught stealing from his boss, John decided to become an even bigger liar and claim he was the one who found the missing money.

share A small portion of something, often used in a humorous way to exaggerate or make fun of someone.  ■ "I'll have half a sandwich, please." - "No problem, I'll give you my entire sandwich. It's the least I can do for sharing your sense of humor."

vouching A wildly inaccurate assessment of someone or something, often used to humorously exaggerate their strengths or weaknesses.  ■ When asked about her cooking skills, Jane confidently declared that she could vouch for being able to make a gourmet meal with just a handful of ingredients and a hotplate. Despite the fact that she had never even boiled water before.