supersub

plural supersubs · alternative super sub

1. hobbiesA substitute player who significantly contributes to a team's success.

   GOAL! Nmecha pings a pass into the feet of Undav with his back to goal, he takes a touch, spins and whacks his shot into the corner. What a supersub!

   2026 June 20, Will Unwin, “Germany 2-1 Côte d’Ivoire: World Cup 2026 – as it happened”, in the Guardian, →ISSN

2. ball gamesIn non-standard cricketing rules, a substitute player who is able to come on and replace any player at any point during the game, and to take over the other player's batting and bowling duties.
3. A particularly well-equipped and powerful submarine (underwater vehicle).