"sugoi" meaning in English

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Adjective

Forms: more sugoi [comparative], most sugoi [superlative]
Rhymes: -ɔɪ Etymology: Borrowed from Japanese 凄い (sugoi, might have originally meant “dreadful, ghastly”), maybe with the same change in meaning as English terrific. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|ja|凄い|pos=might have originally meant “dreadful, ghastly”|tr=sugoi}} Japanese 凄い (sugoi, might have originally meant “dreadful, ghastly”), {{cog|en|terrific}} English terrific Head templates: {{en-adj}} sugoi (comparative more sugoi, superlative most sugoi)
  1. (fandom slang, otaku culture) amazing, awesome Tags: slang Categories (place): Japan Related terms: daebak
    Sense id: en-sugoi-en-adj-imxIN7yn Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: lifestyle

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