supercut

noun

su·​per·​cut ˈsü-pər-ˌkət How to pronounce supercut (audio)
plural supercuts
: a compilation of short video clips (as from movies or television shows) typically depicting similar or related themes or actions
I decided my supercut would edit together every single frame in which the character Jess' cellphone case— … pink … with giant bunny ears—appears onscreen.—Seth Stevenson
At the end of its 149 minutes, very little has actually transpired. A plot-only supercut of the film wouldn't last a minute.—Uday Bhatia

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Now, if there was just some way to go back and re-edit a supercut without Kate Capshaw's squealing and shrieking. — Chris Nashawaty, Entertainment Weekly, 13 June 2026 In response to Chalamet’s comments, the RBO posted a supercut of its work. — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 14 Apr. 2026 Then there’s the hundreds of thousands of views Alcaraz procures from clips and supercuts from some of his most memorable points, remarkable foot speed, and impressive strength. — José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 12 May 2026 The format demands a sort of comedic battle royale as comics attempt to knock one another out, and the result is akin to a supercut of performers breaking on Saturday Night Live. — Claire McNear, Rolling Stone, 18 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for supercut

Word History

Etymology

super- + cut entry 2 (sense 6)

First Known Use

2008, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of supercut was in 2008

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“Supercut.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/supercut. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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