supe

[ soop ]

noun

, Theater Informal.

1. a supernumerary.

Word History and Origins

Origin of supe¹

By shortening

Example Sentences

Elsewhere the show’s non-powered vigilante heroes are moving quickly to take out Neuman since they and Singer know she’s actually a Supe.

From Salon

A figurehead president has been elected, putting the supe, played by Antony Starr, essentially in charge of America.

From Los Angeles Times

And norms, whether for a supe or a mere human, are easier to bend and break than steel bars.

From New York Times

In the expanding “The Boys” universe, Marie is quite different from any other supe we’ve seen.

From Salon

It will seemingly resurrect Jackman’s sharp-clawed supe.

From Los Angeles Times