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Internet Slang
over 9000
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Catchphrase meaning a ludicrously huge number, from Vegeta's scouter line in Dragon Ball Z.
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A hyperbolic stand-in for 'a stupidly large amount.' Slap it on anything you want to flag as off-the-charts: power, hype, calories, your phone bill. Always read in Vegeta's strangled shout for full effect.
“The hype for this album is over 9000.”
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over 9000 In A Sentence
The hype for this album is over 9000.
Origin & Usage
From the 1997 English dub of Dragon Ball Z, where Vegeta crushes his scouter and yells 'It's over nine thousand!' about Goku's power level. The clip became a 2000s YouTube staple and one of the earliest universal anime memes.
People Also Ask
What does "over 9000" mean?
It's a catchphrase meaning a ludicrously huge number, used for anything sky-high.
How do you use "over 9000" in a sentence?
"His power level is over 9000 right now."
Where does "over 9000" come from?
It comes from Vegeta's scouter line in Dragon Ball Z, which became a massive internet meme.
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