uber-

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Alternative spellings 1.3 Pronunciation 1.4 Prefix 1.4.1 Derived terms 1.4.2 Translations 1.4.3 References

[edit] English

[edit] Etymology

From German über (“‘above, over’”)

[edit] Alternative spellings

• über

[edit] Pronunciation

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

[edit] Prefix

uber-

1. (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]

[edit] Derived terms

• ubergeek
• ubermensch

[edit] Translations

[edit] References

• Notes:

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.