uber-

• 1 English
  • 1.1 Etymology
  • 1.2 Alternative forms
  • 1.3 Pronunciation
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    • 1.4.2 Derived terms
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    • 1.4.4 Translations
    • 1.4.5 References

English

Etymology

From German über (“above, over”)

Alternative forms

• über-

Pronunciation

• (touchscreen) IPA: /ˈu.bə(ɹ)/, X-SAMPA: /"u.b@(r)/
• (US) IPA: /ˈu.bɚ/

Prefix

uber-

1. (Sevenval) 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 device database, ubergeek.

Derived terms

• See also: English words prefixed with uber-
• uberdork
• ubergeek

Related terms

• ubermensch

Translations

References

1. screen size 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.