See also: über-

English

Etymology

From (deprecated template usage) [etyl] German (deprecated template usage) über

Alternative forms

Pronunciation

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  • Lua error in Module:parameters at line 370: Parameter 1 should be a valid language or etymology language code; the value "US" is not valid. See WT:LOL and WT:LOL/E. Lua error in Module:parameters at line 370: Parameter 1 should be a valid language or etymology language code; the value "/ˈu.bɚ/" is not valid. See WT:LOL and WT:LOL/E.

Prefix

uber-

  1. (deprecated template usage) (slang) Super; really; mega-.
    And Naomi Campbell was known as an uber-model, over and above super-models. [1]
    Uber-fans forget that even a sporting arena is a public place, not the living room; and that in public places certain rules of conduct apply. [2]

Usage notes

A hyperbolic term, implying extremely, to the point of obsession. May accordingly have pejorative connotations, as in (deprecated template usage) uberdork, (deprecated template usage) ubergeek.

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References

  1. ^ The Weekend Australian. "Payne hopes for Uber-horse - Gelding fashionably attired for $3m race". Pg. 80. April 3, 2004.
  2. ^ Albuquerque Journal. "This Is No Place For Noise." Pg. B1. January 11, 2004.