Definition

Behaving with excessive drama, exaggeration, or showiness; doing more than necessary in a way designed to get attention or prove a point.

Example Usage

Wearing a full costume to the casual dinner was being extra, even if it was funny.

Origin

Popularized in African American Vernacular English (AAVE) and amplified through social media in the 2010s; 'extra' here means 'more than necessary.'

Fun Fact

The term is value-neutral—sometimes 'extra' is celebrated as confidence, other times mocked as tryhard, depending on context and who's using it.

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