Extra

Definition:

Refers to excessively dramatic, over-the-top, or unnecessarily elaborate behavior that goes beyond what a situation calls for

Context:

The slang use of "extra" originated in African-American Vernacular English (AAVE) in the early 2000s before gaining significant popularity by 2015 as it spread through internet memes and social media. While originally carrying a somewhat negative connotation of trying too hard, the term has evolved to include more playful, affectionate usage.

Friends might teasingly call each other "extra" when someone is being dramatic, and many people have reclaimed the term to proudly self-identify as being unapologetically over-the-top ("I know I'm being extra, but I don't care!"). In its modern usage, calling someone "extra" can range from gentle mockery to genuine admiration for their bold, theatrical approach to life.

Example:

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Payten: “Imagine putting Gen-Z Phrase of the Week memes on sticky notes for a newsletter”

Zak: “Yeah... that'd be so extra.”