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bertha

bertha

9.3
A word used for a very large or powerful thing in a playful way
  • noun
  • /ˈbɜrθə/
  • Slang
translation icon : gigante
  • When the heavyweight boxer stepped into the ring, everyone knew he was a bertha who could dominate his opponents.

Examples

  • Big Bertha is known for her impressive size and strength, making her a favorite in the weightlifting community.

  • See how it looks over Big Bertha over here?

  • These were muscle cells, and perhaps there's a hint there of encouragement for a Bertha's efforts.

  • I'm Ava and I'm David and we're in Spokane, WA and this is Big Bertha and it's time to spin the wheel of Mythic Ality.

  • The conference chair was a real bertha, capable of holding the attention of thousands with ease.

Synonyms

heavyweight
vsbertha
29 3.5

A person who has great power or influence in a field

is more informal and playful rather than neutral or formal
colossus
vsbertha
4 7.5

A very large, strong, or important person like a leader

is an informal affectionate label for physical largeness rather than formal importance
goliath
vsbertha
2 7.4

A very large and powerful person or company that beats others easily

is less about overwhelming dominance and more playful and informal
amazon
vsbertha
1 7.7

A tall strong woman who behaves in a powerful, often fierce way

is gender neutral rather than specifically female and commanding
Gigantopithecus
vsbertha
  • Offensive
9.9

A funny name for a very large, rough-looking person or thing

is more affectionate and playful, not mocking appearance
Godzilla
vsbertha
  • Informal
6.1

A very large or powerful thing that causes great damage like the movie monster

is informal and affectionate rather than stressing destructiveness

How Big

behemoth
31 7.8
colossus
4 7.5
bertha
  • Slang
9.3
giant
73 1.0
heavyweight
29 3.5

Surface Forms

bertha singular
berthas plural

Etymology

Bertha used as an informal word for something very large or powerful comes from the famous gun Big Bertha, and people began to call any huge object a 'bertha' in a joking way. So the word now also means a very big or strong person or thing.