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(comparable, slang) Over the top; going beyond what is normal or appropriate, often in a dramatic manner.

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#1·Apr 27, 2026

(comparable, slang) Over the top; going beyond what is normal or appropriate, often in a dramatic manner.

You unfollowed her for posting cat memes? You're so extra!
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  • “three point, but there's an extra point”

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#2·Apr 27, 2026

(not comparable, dated) Extraordinarily good; superior.

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  • “Commuters at Cabot Circus South stand in the 10°C air as the outbound m2 falls 17 minutes behind its morning target. The Long Ashton service is currently caught in the Bond Street South rush, rendering the Scania's extra comfort features a distant prospect for those waiting.”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “I understand the perspective because I too have played many games that were just bad and didn't get more interesting / weren't worth pushing through, but when people I find credible recommend, I'll take extra time to reconsider and dig deeper, as is warranted here.”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “lol yea Some extra context is that Striker in his delusional mind thought that Moxxie would notice/like him better if he was wearing Millie’s clothes”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “It's gorgeous, isn't it? And still beginner achievable. It's only knit and purl, plus yarn over and a double decrease it explains. Although a few times I have realised that I lost a stitch somewhere and had to do an extra increase”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “Do multiple boat motors really make that much difference? If a boat has 2 x 200hp motors, how much actual difference would an extra 2 x 200hp actually make? Would it make it go twice as fast?”

    — r/NoStupidQuestions· May 2026
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#3·Apr 27, 2026

(not comparable) Beyond what is due, usual, expected, or necessary; extraneous; additional; supernumerary.

I don't mind doing some extra work, as long as I get extra pay.
Origin: Abbreviation of extraordinary. Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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  • “Umm, some people would pay extra for toes/peets/beans on the desk, just sayin'.”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “Pretty shade, that hat looks very warm and cozy - an extra layer over the ears. I made a similar one for my son, plan on doing more for next winter as well.”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “through your link, you can earn extra”

  • “For an extra point, who voiced Gossip”

  • “three point, but there's an extra point”

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