supe

[soop]

noun

Theater Informal.

1. a supernumerary.

Word History and Origins

Origin of supe¹

By shortening

Example Sentences

The new supe doesn’t have time to be a mega-star, though.

From Salon

Peñico is situated close to where Caral, recognised as the oldest known civilisation in the Americas, was established 5,000 years ago at around 3,000 BC in the Supe valley of Peru.

From BBC

Elsewhere the show’s non-powered vigilante heroes are moving quickly to take out Neuman since they and Singer know she’s actually a Supe.

From Salon

A figurehead president has been elected, putting the supe, played by Antony Starr, essentially in charge of America.

From Los Angeles Times

And norms, whether for a supe or a mere human, are easier to bend and break than steel bars.

From New York Times