Gaming

uber

What does uber mean?

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

"The queue times are uber long tonight."

Origin

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.

Frequently asked questions

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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