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Definition of supersize

supersize

/ˈsuː.pɚ.saɪz/
(UK: supersise)
su · per · size
Adjective:supersized
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Past Simple:supersized
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Past Participle:supersized
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Present Participle:supersizing
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supersize Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To increase considerably the size, portion, or scale of something, especially an order of fast food or a consumer product.

Example

"The cashier asked if I wanted to supersize my combo meal for an extra dollar."

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• adjective

1

Unusually or exceptionally large in size, quantity, or scale; bigger than standard.

Example

"The cinema sells supersize tubs of popcorn for families to share during the movie."

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• Nearby Words

superset
supersharp
supershow
supersize
supersleuth
supersmart
supersmooth

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the early 20th century from the prefix 'super-' and 'size', the term gained widespread popularity as a verb in the 1990s through fast-food marketing campaigns offering larger meal portions.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Supersize. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/supersize
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