adverb Gaming Slang

Uber

/ˈuːbər/ · adverb · slang

An intensifier prefix meaning 'super' or 'ultra', borrowed from German 'uber' (over/above).

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Definitions

1

Generally, a way to dial any adjective up to the maximum.

“The queue times are uber long tonight.”
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2

A prefix or modifier meaning extremely or supremely, from German 'uber' (over, above).

“That build is uber strong this patch.”
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3

In gaming, attached to enemies or items to mark a top tier ('uber boss', 'uber rare').

“We finally downed the uber boss after twenty wipes.”
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Uber In A Sentence

She's uber competitive in ranked.
They dropped an uber rare skin from the crate.
The new café is uber cosy, perfect for studying.

Origin & Usage

Borrowed from German 'uber' (over/above) and used as an English intensifier since the 20th century, popularized in gaming and internet culture (and games like Diablo II's 'uber' bosses). The umlaut form 'uber' reflects the original German spelling.

Variants uber-ubaueber
Tags #leet#1337#gaming#internet#digital#intensifier

People Also Ask

What does uber mean as slang?

It means super, ultra, or extremely, used as an intensifying prefix from the German word for 'over/above'.

What's an uber boss in games?

A specially powerful, top-tier version of an enemy, like the 'uber' bosses in Diablo II.

Is uber the same as the rideshare app?

Same word root, but the slang intensifier predates and is unrelated to the company's branding use.

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