super-duper

adjective

su·​per-du·​per ˈsü-pər-ˈdü-pər How to pronounce super-duper (audio)
: of the greatest excellence, size, effectiveness, or impressiveness

Word History

Etymology

reduplication of super entry 1

First Known Use

1938, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of super-duper was in 1938

Dictionary Entries Near super-duper

Cite this Entry

“Super-duper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/super-duper. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.

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