Super
proper nouncommon in dialogue
In any of various contexts, a specifically named instance of a super, such as a particular superintendent, supervisor, or super-weapon.
proper noun
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In any of various contexts, a specifically named instance of a super, such as a particular superintendent, supervisor, or super-weapon.
You better call the Super if you want your repairs done [the specific superintendent in the implicit context of a specific apartment building; parallel with "President" versus "president"]
Teller and Oppenheimer discussing the feasibility of the Super [super atomic bomb, i.e., as later known, the hydrogen bomb]
Etymology
Proper name capitalized from ellided forms with super and super-.
Super · In any of various contexts, a specifically named instance of a super, such as a particular superintendent, supervisor, or super-weapon.
superb · First-rate; of the highest quality; exceptionally good.superboy · A very remarkable, talented or otherwise exceptional boy.superficial · Existing, occurring, or located on the surface.