Meaning of Hippopotamus: A playful nickname for someone who is large, strong, and possibly has a hefty build.
Literal Meaning of Hippopotamus: Refers to the large, strong animal, symbolizing heftiness and strength.
Popularity: Low
Origin: English
Example:
Sophia: Have you seen how strong and hefty Alex is?
Mark: Yeah, that’s why we call him Hippopotamus. He’s built like a tank.
Sophia: He definitely has a powerful presence.
Related Nicknames: Hippo, Hefty, Strongman.