Legátlagosabb

Legátlagosabb is a Hungarian term used informally to denote the most average or most typical in a given group or category. It is formed from the adjective átlagos (average, ordinary) with the superlative prefix leg- and the suffix -abb, resulting in the meaning “the most average.” The construction is mainly found in colloquial speech and online humor rather than in formal dictionaries.

Etymology and formation: Hungarian forms superlatives with leg- attached to the base adjective, often followed by the suffixes that mark degree. For adjectives like átlagos, leg- plus the usual comparative or superlative endings yields legátlagosabb, which translates to “the most average.” This pattern mirrors other leg- constructions such as legnagyobb (the biggest) or leggyorsabb (the fastest), but legátlagosabb is typically used as a playful or ironic exaggeration rather than a precise statistic.

Usage and connotations: The term is used to describe something or someone that embodies extreme mediocrity or typicality. It can convey humor, irony, or gentle critique, rather than neutral description. In practice, legátlagosabb appears in social media, satire, or casual conversation when the speaker wants to emphasize how unremarkable or cliché something is.

Examples:

- A prezentációja olyan volt, hogy ő a legátlagosabb előadó a csapatban.

- Ez a film a legátlagosabb romantikus vígjáték volt, semmi meglepő fordulattal.

See also: átlagos, leg, Hungarian superlatives, linguistic humor.