Supersized: meaning, definitions and examples
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supersized
[ ˈsuːpərsaɪzd ]
food size
Supersized refers to an item, usually in the context of food, that has been made larger than the standard or usual size. This often implies significantly increased portions, typically found in fast-food restaurants, aiming to appeal to consumers looking for more value.
Synonyms
enlarged, gigantic, massive, oversized.
Examples of usage
- I ordered a supersized soda with my meal.
- The menu offers a supersized version of every burger.
- Many diners opt for a supersized portion to share.
- Fast-food chains are known for promoting supersized meals.
Translations
Translations of the word "supersized" in other languages:
🇵🇹 superdimensionado
- gigante
- enorme
🇮🇳 विशाल
- बड़ा
- अत्यधिक
🇩🇪 übergroß
- riesig
- vergrößert
🇮🇩 superbesar
- besar sekali
- sangat besar
🇺🇦 суперрозмірений
- величезний
- надмірний
🇵🇱 supersize
- ogromny
- powiększony
🇯🇵 スーパサイズ
- 巨大
- 超大
🇫🇷 superdimensionné
- énorme
- gigantesque
🇪🇸 súper tamaño
- gigante
- enorme
🇹🇷 süper boyutlu
- dev
- kocaman
🇰🇷 슈퍼사이즈
- 거대한
- 엄청난
🇸🇦 ضخم
- كبير جدًا
- مبالغ فيه
🇨🇿 superveliký
- obrovský
- převýšený
🇸🇰 supersize
- obrovský
- zväčšený
🇨🇳 超大
- 巨型
- 超尺寸
🇸🇮 super velik
- ogromen
- zelo velik
🇮🇸 ofurstór
- risastór
- mjög stór
🇰🇿 супер көлемді
- үлкен
- аса үлкен
🇬🇪 სუპერ ზომა
- დიდი
- გიგანტური
🇦🇿 super ölçülü
- böyük
- nəhəng
🇲🇽 súper tamaño
- gigante
- enorme
Etymology
The term 'supersized' originated in the United States, particularly in the fast-food industry, during the late 20th century, notably popularized by McDonald's advertising campaign in the 1980s. It was used to market large-sized meals that offered customers more food for a small additional price. The concept gained traction during a time when the obesity epidemic in America was becoming a pressing public health issue, leading to debates about portion sizes and healthy eating habits. The word combines the prefix 'super-', meaning 'above normal' or 'beyond usual', with 'size', to emphasize the large quantities offered. This marketing tactic played a significant role in influencing consumer behavior, creating a culture of value through volume, which has not only impacted the food industry but has also sparked discussions about nutrition and responsible consumption.