Power level
noun, slang ·Moderate ·College level
Definitions
- 1 A symbolic and often arbitrary unit of measurement representing strength and fighting ability. Japanese, especially, slang
"Miku's power level skyrockets up to 15,000 during the big battle in episode 31."
- 2 An interest or specialized knowledge in a subject seen as uncool, especially related to video games and otaku culture. Internet, broadly
"The black and gold paint job is a subtle but still stylish way to hide your power level."
- 3 Extreme political views, especially those on the far right. Internet, broadly
"The message of the posters originate from a strategy called "Hiding your power level" or publicly disavowing Nazis and painting any opposition to this message as anti-white racism, the news site reported."
- 4 Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see power, level.
"This is a heavy-duty fridge that operates on a higher power level than most households can supply."
Example
More examples"Miku's power level skyrockets up to 15,000 during the big battle in episode 31."
Etymology
The figurative senses are a reference to the Japanese franchise Dragon Ball, where many characters have "power levels" indicating how powerful they are.