-Zilla

Pronunciation: /-zɪlə/

Definitions of -zilla

noun A suffix used in the names of giant animals or creatures, often used in a humorous or exaggerated way

Example Sentences

A1 Godzilla is a famous movie monster.

A2 My little brother loves watching Godzilla movies.

B1 The city was destroyed by a giant -zilla creature.

B2 The -zilla in the movie was portrayed as a misunderstood creature.

C1 The -zilla franchise has been popular for decades.

C2 Fans of -zilla eagerly await the next installment in the series.

Examples of -zilla in a Sentence

formal The movie was a modern retelling of the classic -zilla story.

informal I can't believe how big that burger was, it was like -zilla!

slang Don't be such a drama- -zilla, it's not that big of a deal.

figurative Her temper was like a -zilla, destroying everything in its path.

Grammatical Forms of -zilla

• past tense: -zillad
• plural: -zillas
• comparative: more -zilla
• superlative: most -zilla
• present tense: is -zilla-ing
• future tense: will -zilla
• perfect tense: has -zilla-ed
• continuous tense: is -zilla-ing
• singular: -zilla
• positive degree: very -zilla
• infinitive: to -zilla
• gerund: -zilla-ing
• participle: -zilla-ed

Origin and Evolution of -zilla

First Known Use: 1954 year

Language of Origin: Japanese

Story behind the word: The word '-zilla' is a suffix derived from the Japanese word 'kaiju' which means 'strange beast' or 'monster'. It was popularized in the West through the iconic movie character Godzilla, a giant monster that first appeared in the 1954 Japanese film of the same name.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to giant monsters in Japanese films, the suffix '-zilla' has since been adopted in English to denote something large, powerful, or overwhelming. It is commonly used in popular culture to create playful or exaggerated names, such as 'Godzilla', 'Mechazilla', or 'Zillapocalypse'.