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supersubs

supersubs is the plural of supersub.

Meaning of supersub

Noun

supersub (plural supersubs)

  1. A substitute player who significantly contributes to a team's success.
    • GOAL! Nmecha pings a pass into the feet of Undav with his back to goal, he takes a touch, spins and whacks his shot into the corner. What a supersub!2026 June 20, Will Unwin, “Germany 2-1 Côte d’Ivoire: World Cup 2026 – as it happened”, in the Guardian, →ISSN
  2. In non-standard cricketing rules, a substitute player who is able to come on and replace any player at any point during the game, and to take over the other player's batting and bowling duties.
  3. A particularly well-equipped and powerful submarine (underwater vehicle).

Questions about supersubs

What is supersubs the plural of?
Supersubs is the plural of supersub.

Words near supersubs in the dictionary

  1. superstructures
  2. superstud
  3. superstuds
  4. superstylish
  5. supersub
  6. supersubs
  7. supersubstantial
  8. supersubstantiality
  9. supersubstantially
  10. supersubstantiate
  11. supersubstantiated

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