Gen Z · 1997–2012 · Behaviour extra

Extra

Over-the-top, dramatic or more elaborate than necessary.

IN PLAIN ENGLISHDoing the most
ALSO SEARCHED ASdoing the most
THE VIBEExpressive, contextual, playful
USE IT INConversation, captions, group chats
USE IT LIKE THIS

She brought confetti to a study session—so extra.

WORD ORIGIN

Popularized through social media, music, memes and everyday youth speech.