Comic Book Lingo

adjective exceeding the normal limits of human power, size, or ability

• The scientist was amazed by the superhuman strength displayed by the subject in the lab.
• Did you see that basketball player make that shot? He's like a superhuman or something.
• That guy is a total superhuman when it comes to gaming, he never loses.
• Her ability to forgive and move on from past grievances is like a superhuman power.

adjective exhausted or in a state of extreme tiredness

• After a long day of meetings, I was completely zonked and ready to go to bed.
• I stayed up all night watching movies and now I'm totally zonked.
• I had way too much to drink last night and now I'm feeling zonked.
• The news of her promotion left me zonked with excitement.

noun a person who is extremely interested in and knowledgeable about a particular subject or activity

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• The computer programmer was considered a geek due to his extensive knowledge of coding languages.
• My brother is a total geek when it comes to video games.
• I'm such a tech geek, I can't live without my gadgets.
• She's a fashion geek, always keeping up with the latest trends.

noun a term used in science fiction to describe a substance or technology that has seemingly magical properties and is used to advance the plot

• The scientist used a rare Phlebotinum substance in their experiment.
• I heard they're using some fancy Phlebotinum in that new movie.
• That Phlebotinum stuff is like magic, I swear.
• Love is the Phlebotinum that powers the universe.