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outsize

[ out-sahyz ]

noun

  1. an uncommon or irregular size, especially one larger than average.
  2. a garment of such a size.


adjective

  1. Also ´Ç³Ü³Ùs¾±³ú±ð»å. being unusually or abnormally large, heavy, extensive, etc.:

    a rack of outsize dresses; an outsize puppy; pampering an outsize ego.

outsize

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adjective

  1. Alsooutsized very large or larger than normal

    outsize tomatoes

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

noun

  1. something outsize, such as a garment or person
  2. modifier relating to or dealing in outsize clothes

    an outsize shop

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of outsize1

First recorded in 1835–45; out- + size 1
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No one, least of all Kansas State, had any idea what the Trojans would look like without Watkins, who played such an outsize role on both sides of the ball.

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Those historic dairies have supplied coveted milk products to San Francisco for well more than a century, and today play an outsize role in California’s organic milk production.

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She noted the community has no real power or influence in the lives of average Americans, and contrasted that with the outsize influence of “the other 1%†— a clear reference to the nation’s ultra-wealthy.

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California was home last fall to some of the nation’s most competitive congressional races, giving the state an outsize role in determining the balance of power in the House.

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A sleeping giant, Jansen is not, but the established and accomplished veteran could play an outsize role in the development of the Angels’ potential next great closer.

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