Hyperlative

What is Hyperlative?

An extension of superlative.

It is essentially a word used to describe the greatness of something in an inappropriate context.

Examples include 'experience', 'sensation' and 'revolution'.

"This groundbreaking new rice cracker is a revelation - a whole new experience in taste sensations." has a bad case of hyperlative usage.

See superlative, ott, extreme, exaggerate

Obstay

1. An Obstay is a GROOD BIG GIRL, meaning a Good, Great Big Girl. Not necessarily big in size, rather big in knowledge of the world. Julie..

Emotowel

1. Though this may have another name, this is the not-so new trendy fashion accessory for those who feel like the whole world really is jus..

Big Meanie

1. a purposely hurtful jerk! Eve; Adam, stop being such a big meanie by telling Cain he's not your child, and that you just found him..

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