adverb
General Slang
Heaps
/hiːps/ · adverb · informal
A lot, very, or really — the all-purpose Aussie intensifier for everything.
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Definitions
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As an intensifier meaning 'very' or 'really'.
“That movie was heaps good.”
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2
A large amount or quantity of something.
“There were heaps of people at the beach today.”
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Used alone to mean 'definitely' or 'a lot' in agreement.
“Did you enjoy it? Heaps.”
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Heaps In A Sentence
Thanks heaps for the lift, owe you one.
I'm heaps keen to come to the party.
We've got heaps of time, no need to rush.
Origin & Usage
From standard English 'heaps' (piles), broadened in Australian and NZ English into a general intensifier. Distinctly heavy use in Aussie speech.
People Also Ask
What does heaps mean in Aussie slang?
Heaps means 'a lot', 'very', or 'really'. 'Heaps good' means very good.
Is heaps good correct grammar?
It's grammatically casual but completely standard in Australian speech as a way of saying 'really good'.
What does thanks heaps mean?
It means 'thanks a lot' or 'thank you very much' — a warm, casual way to express gratitude.
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