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
It’s super-duper fun, and it’s just so joyful.
From Washington Post ● Jan. 10, 2022
In fact, I really, super-duper don't want a proper fuel reaction.
From "The Martian" by Andy Weir
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