Doubleplus

What is Doubleplus?


1.

1. A prefix used to create the superlative form of an adjective or adverb. Also used for emphasis to stress an idea/emotion. Is superior to the prefix "plus."

ex.

doubleplusgood = fantastic/wonderful/amazing/etc.

plusgood = great/fine/better/etc.

This term originated from George Orwell's novel, 1984 as a part of the modified English language of Newspeak. In the book, doubleplus was used to eliminate "unnecessary" words to limit one's vocabulary/ability to express.

from the book...

"If you want a stronger version of "good", what sense is there in having a whole string of vague useless words like "excellent" and "splendid" and all the rest of them? "Plusgood" covers the meaning, or "doubleplusgood" if you want something stronger still. "

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Larry: Did you just see that three pointerI just made? It was doubleplus sweet.

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Gregizor: Our IB internal assessment is due tomorrow!? This is doublepluslame!!

See 1984, orwell, newspeak, doublethink, big brother

2.

Very or more in newspeak. More than plus, used to accentuate words.

That bus was doubleplus speedful.


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