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1. A being with extraordinary physical or mental powers, far beyond the range of normal human ability, who uses these powers to protect the innocent and for the general good.

2. One who is granted such powers by some external means, such as advanced technology or magic, and uses them with similar intent.

3. Batman.
Superman is a superhero because the yellow sun gives him incredible powers. Iron Man wears an armored suit with advanced weapons and abilities. Batman is the goddamn Batman.
by Commissioner James Gordon February 17, 2012
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A polite term for shoving a lubricated probe into the Earth's hole to release gas.
Earth: I'm having trouble passing gas.

People: That's nothing a fracking won't fix.
by onehandcrabbing February 21, 2012
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1. A hero who puts others above him/her and fights for the greater good. Generally, superheroes are vigilantes, outcasted by society, yet they still make sacrifices to save their city.

2. A person with exceptional abilities, strength, or smarts who uses his/her skills to fight for the common man and protect their city. (Or country in the case of Captain America)

3. The Green Arrow, Batman, Superman, Iron Man, Spider-Man, Thor, Captain America ect.
The superhero narrowed his eyes as he drew his bow, preparing to take out the masked man who was terrorizing his city.
by Felicity Smoak November 27, 2014
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A super hero is someone who has saved at least 10 people's lives on 10 different occasions. Contrary to popular belief, it has nothing to do with genetic mutations and having "super powers".
Batman is the pimpest super hero of all.
by Michelle Erwin January 10, 2006
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A superhuman hero
For example superman, the hulk, the x-men
Does not include: batman, arrow, black widow, ironman, Al gore, those nerds with a dream
those superheroes are so cool that they make ordinary heros look bad
by Washy February 17, 2015
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Ter used while having sex with a girl doggystle while she cant see you. Make "ok" symbols with your hands and flip the upside down against your face making a "mask". Thos is referred to as the super hero.
John flipped out a super hero while railing Tara.
by Scotto Dimotto May 28, 2004
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A special human being with powers. Examples: Superman, Storm, Flash, Spider-man.
"Look! The superhero came to save the day!"
by Miss.LittleOcto January 23, 2016
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