adjective Internet Slang

Extra

/ˈɛk.strə/ · adjective · slang

Over-the-top, dramatic, or doing way too much — more than the situation calls for.

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Definitions

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Describes someone being excessive, dramatic, or attention-grabbing beyond what's needed. Being "extra" is doing the most.

“Renting a limo for a coffee run is so extra.”
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Can be a light tease or a genuine criticism depending on tone.

“She's a bit extra but it's entertaining.”
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Applies to reactions, outfits, or behavior that's over-the-top.

“That apology was extra, you only bumped his chair.”
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Extra In A Sentence

Why are you being so extra about this?
The decorations were extra in the best way.
He's extra, always making a scene.

Origin & Usage

"Extra" for over-the-top behavior comes from AAVE and spread widely through internet and Gen-Z culture in the 2010s, meaning someone does more than necessary for effect.

Variants So extraDoing the most
Tags #gen-z#aave#internet#meme

People Also Ask

What does extra mean in slang?

Extra means over-the-top, dramatic, or doing way too much — more than the situation calls for.

Where did extra come from?

It comes from AAVE and spread through internet and Gen-Z culture in the 2010s.

Is being called extra bad?

It can be a tease or a criticism depending on tone — it implies you're being excessive.

How do you use extra in a sentence?

For example: "that's so extra" — meaning over-the-top.

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