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over 9000
What does over 9000 mean?
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."
Origin
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.
Frequently asked questions
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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