Definition

Proper noun 1. A nickname for a specific individual: "Supermex" is a nickname for the American professional golfer Lee Trevino, who was born in 1939. The name combines "Super" and "Mex," a reference to his Mexican-American heritage, and was earned due to his exceptional skill and charismatic personality on the golf course.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • Supermex thrilled the crowds with his incredible shot-making and quick wit.
  • Many consider Supermex one of the greatest golfers of all time.

Advanced Usage

• The term is almost exclusively used as a nickname and is not typically applied generically to other people or things. Its usage is firmly rooted in sports journalism and golf history.

Variants and Related Words

• Lee Trevino: The full name of the individual referred to by the nickname "Supermex."
• Nickname: A familiar or humorous name given to a person instead of or as well as their real name.

Synonyms

• Lee Buck Trevino: His full name.
• The Merry Mex: Another well-known nickname for the same golfer.

Notes on Meaning

• This word has a very specific, singular referent. It does not have a general definition beyond being the nickname for a particular famous athlete. It is a proper noun and is often capitalized.

Noun

1. United States golfer (born in 1939)