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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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
“I’m super-duper excited” about the Lakers’ acquisition, coach Darvin Ham said.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 24, 2023
They signed Beal to the super-duper max — with a no-trade clause, mind you — and surrounded him with Kristaps Porzingis and Kyle Kuzma.
From Washington Post ● Jan. 24, 2023
“Yes, Dr. Lopez,” Mrs. Malvolio replied, trying her best to sound delighted and cheerful and super-duper proud.
From "The Smartest Kid in the Universe" by Chris Grabenstein
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