super move

Game-ending special attack

A super move is a powerful special attack in fighting video games, typically requiring a charged meter or specific button combination to execute.

These moves deal heavy damage and often feature dramatic animations: Save your super move for the final round.

The term extends to any decisive, high-impact action held in reserve: She pulled out her super move in the salary negotiation.

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combo · power · power up · unleash · devastating · charged · signature · cinematic · gauge · meter · health bar · flashy · execute · animation · knockout · critical · burst · desperation

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Opposites
attack power/specialness

super movejab

Quick, straight blow

poke · quick attack · footsie · normal

strategic significance

super movemixup

Confusing error or misunderstanding

Family

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Positive · Rated G