CultureAugust 10, 2026

superyacht

SOO-per-yaht

Definition

A large, expensive, and luxury-equipped vessel used for private recreation by wealthy individuals.

Etymology

The term combines the Latin-derived prefix 'super-', meaning above or beyond, with the Dutch word 'jacht', which originally referred to a fast vessel used for hunting or chasing.

In the news

The word is used to describe Mark Zuckerberg's luxurious boat, highlighting the vast wealth gap between the author of the essay and the general public.

Mark Zuckerberg Posts Deranged 6,500-Word Essay About Giving Everyone AI Superintelligence

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