supe

Definitions

1. Clipping of supernumerary (“an extra or walk-on”).
   abbreviation, alt-of, clipping, dated, slang
2. Abbreviation of superintendent.
   abbreviation, alt-of, informal
3. Abbreviation of supervisor.
   abbreviation, alt-of, informal
4. Clipping of supervision.
   abbreviation, alt-of, clipping
5. Clipping of superhero.
   abbreviation, alt-of, clipping

Equivalents

Examples

“John Wilkes would go south to Richmond, to join⟳ Ford's stock⟳ company at the old Marshall Theatre for the 1858–59 season. More work⟳ as a supe awaited “J. B. Wilkes,” but his wages this time would be better than in Philadelphia: $440 for the season, the same as his older brother earned in a week.”

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