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supe

American  
[soop] / sup /

noun

Theater Informal.
  1. a supernumerary.


Etymology

Origin of supe

By shortening

Example Sentences

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In the expanding “The Boys” universe, Marie is quite different from any other supe we’ve seen.

From Salon • Dec. 31, 2023

Then he continued by divulging more details about Yeun’s supe, including his costume.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 17, 2023

“Entonces supe lo que era. Supe que era cáncer”, dijo Moore.

From New York Times • Jun. 22, 2022

En ese momento, supe que seríamos compañeros de alma en este camino.

From Time • Nov. 3, 2016

"That new supe at the Rainbow is getting pretty fly."

From The Blue Goose by Nason, Frank Lewis

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