super-duper
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of super-duper
First recorded in 1935–40; rhyming compound with invented second element
Example Sentences
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Despite the report, which Schwarzenegger did not contest, voters kicked Gray Davis out and replaced him with the Hollywood super-duper star.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026
For most of my life—and most of his life—he was never exactly super-duper mega-famous.
From Slate • Dec. 19, 2024
“It was smaller than the front seat of a Volkswagen bug. It made Apollo seem like a super-duper, plush touring bus.”
From Washington Times • Nov. 10, 2023
Thanks to his signature super power — super-duper mind-bending speed — he can truly be in two places at once.
From Seattle Times • Jun. 12, 2023
In fact, I really, super-duper don't want a proper fuel reaction.
From "The Martian" by Andy Weir
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