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supersub en · NOUN

Pronunciation

• (Australia) audio

Etymology

From super- + sub.

Meanings

1. A substitute player who significantly contributes to a team's success.
   • GOAL! Nmecha pings a pass into the feet of Undav with his back to goal, he takes a touch, spins and whacks his shot into the corner. What a supersub! 2026 June 20, Will Unwin, “Germany 2-1 Côte d’Ivoire: World Cup 2026 – as it happened”, in the Guardian, →ISSN:
2. In non-standard cricketing rules, a substitute player who is able to come on and replace any player at any point during the game, and to take over the other player's batting and bowling duties.
3. A particularly well-equipped and powerful submarine (underwater vehicle).

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