beaucoup

Definition

Much, many, a lot of.

Etymology

Borrowed from French beaucoup, early 20th century. Popularized by American GIs during the Vietnam War. The pronunciation /ˈbuːkuː/ influenced by Louisiana French boucoup, a variant.

Example Sentences

• "You know that cost beaucoup bucks!"
• "“I bet the skipper’s been drinkin^([sic]) beaucoup highballs an^([sic]) thinks Brooklyn’s Hoboken.”"
• "Donlon says, "Well, we're rich and we got beaucoup beer and beaucoup chow. Now all we need is the Bob Hope show.""