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kaiju

/ˈkai.d͡ʒu/

Meanings
noun
A giant monster, particularly of the kind found in Japanese science fiction films, like Godzilla or Gamera.

Examples :

"After watching the Godzilla movie, my little brother started pretending to be a kaiju, stomping around the house and roaring loudly. "
culture media entertainment story science supernatural inhuman

Related Words

Illustration stomping

stomping verb

/ˈstɒmpɪŋ/ /ˈstʌmpɪŋ/

To trample heavily.

"The angry child was stomping on his toys. "

Illustration started

started verb

/ˈstɑːtɪd/ [ˈstɑɹɾɪd]

To begin, commence, initiate.

"The movie started at 7 PM. "

Illustration particularly

particularly adverb

/pəˈtɪkjəli/ /pəˈtɪkjəlɚli/

(focus) Especially, extremely.

"The apéritifs were particularly stimulating."

Illustration roaring

roaring verb

/ˈɹɔːɹɪŋ/

To make a loud, deep cry, especially from pain, anger, or other strong emotion.

"The lion roared in pain as the hunter approached. "

Illustration monster

monster noun

/ˈmɒnstə(ɹ)/ /ˈmɑnstɚ/

A terrifying and dangerous creature.

"The children screamed when they saw the monster lurking in the dark hallway. "

Illustration fiction

fiction noun

/ˈfɪk.ʃən/

Literary type using invented or imaginative writing, instead of real facts, usually written as prose.

"I am a great reader of fiction."

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little noun

/ˈlɪ.ɾɫ̩/ /ˈlɘtl̩/ /ˈlɪtəl/ /ˈlɪtl̩/

A small amount.

"Can I try a little of that sauce?"

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brother noun

/ˈbɹɐðɘ(ɹ)/ /ˈbɹʌðə(ɹ)/ /ˈbɹʌðɚ/

Son of the same parents as another person.

"My brother and I both attend the same high school. "

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science noun

/ˈsaɪəns/

A particular discipline or branch of learning, especially one dealing with measurable or systematic principles rather than intuition or natural ability.

"Of course in my opinion Social Studies is more of a science than an art."

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around adjective

/əˈɹaʊnd/

(with the verb "to be") Present in the vicinity.

"Is Clare around today?"

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watching verb

/ˈwɒtʃɪŋ/ /ˈwɑtʃɪŋ/

To look at, see, or view for a period of time.

"I am watching a movie. "

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pretending verb

/prɪˈtɛndɪŋ/ /priˈtɛndɪŋ/

To claim, to allege, especially when falsely or as a form of deliberate deception.

"The child was pretending to be asleep so he wouldn't have to eat his vegetables. "