Meaning of the word godzilla in English
What does godzilla mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
godzilla
US /ɡɑːdˈzɪlə/
UK /ɡɒdˈzɪlə/
Noun
1.
a giant, destructive, prehistoric sea monster awakened and empowered by nuclear radiation, originally appearing in Japanese films
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The city was devastated by Godzilla's rampage.
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Many films have featured Godzilla as the main antagonist or protagonist.
2.
something of immense size or power, often destructive
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The new software update was a real Godzilla, crashing systems everywhere.
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The company's debt became a financial Godzilla, threatening to collapse the entire enterprise.