Jumbo, Watermelon

/JUM-bo, WA-ter-mel-on/ · n.

1. A watermelon of considerable magnitude, often exceeding standard countertop dimensions and displaying a vibrantly green surface with a girth that challenges casual containment.

2. colloq. A produce aisle heavyweight, known for occupying the entire bottom shelf of a shopping cart, leaving little room for other groceries.

Etymology. From English 'jumbo', popularized by P.T. Barnum in the 19th century to describe his famed elephant, combined with 'watermelon', from Old English 'water' (water) + Latin 'melo' (melon). Its heft makes the name feel like an understatement.

He rolled a thiccc jumbo watermelon from the trunk of his SUV to the picnic table. It settled in like it owned the place.

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