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What is the meaning of word supercalafragalisticexpialadoshus?

The word "supercalifragilisticexpialidocious" is a made-up word, created for the 1964 musical film "Mary Poppins".

It's meant to be a nonsensical, yet grand-sounding word used to express something:

* Wonderful: The characters in the movie use it to describe something fantastic or amazing.

* Exceedingly good: It carries the feeling of being exceptionally great or impressive.

It's essentially a catchy, playful way to express awe and delight, with no real dictionary definition.

The word's popularity has made it a staple of English language, even though it has no true meaning.

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