Hummer house n. an overly large single-family residence. Editorial Note: Synonyms are starter castle, faux chateau, and McMansion. Etymological Note: From the Hummer, a large fuel-inefficient sports utility vehicle often seen or used as a symbol of wastefulness. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
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