Definition

Excessive or excessive in behavior; going beyond normal or necessary limits. In modern slang, it describes someone who is dramatic, over-the-top, or attention-seeking in their demeanor.

Example Usage

Bringing a full costume change to a casual dinner was pretty extra, even for him.

Origin

Standard English prefix meaning 'beyond,' popularized as slang via Black Vernacular English and amplified through social media.

Fun Fact

The term gained mainstream cultural momentum in the mid-2010s, becoming ubiquitous on Twitter and TikTok to critique theatrical behavior.

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