What's the meaning?

Question

Of supercalifragilisticexpialidocious. And how can I use it in a sentence?

.... means docious

Answer 1

Oh gosh, this was a song sung in school! I think its from an old movie as well!
The song describes using the word as a miraculous way to talk oneself out of difficult situations, and even as a way to change one's mood. The song appears in the film's animated sequence where Mary Poppins is harangued by reporters after winning a horse race and responds to one claiming there are not words to describe her feelings of the moment. Mary disagrees with that and begins the song about one word she can use. Ever since, the word is used as an adjective referring to "absolutely stunningly fantastic".
The word itself has obscure origins, pertaining as to when it was first used. According to Robert B. Sherman, co-writer of the song, the word was mostly created out of double-talk. The roots of the word are fairly clear, as Richard Lederer wrote in his book Crazy English: super- "above," cali- "beauty," fragilistic- "delicate," expiali- "to atone," and docious- "educable," the sum meaning roughly "Atoning for extreme and delicate beauty while still being highly educable." This is the perfect word for Mary Poppins to use, being that she thinks of herself as incredibly beautiful but also extremely intelligent.
Use it in a sentence hmm... I hope my answer is Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious!

Answer 2

Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious is a song and a long word from the movie and musical Mary Poppins.

The song describes using the word as a miraculous way to talk oneself out of difficult situations, and even as a way to change one's mood. The song appears in the film's animated sequence where Mary Poppins is harangued by reporters after winning a horse race and responds to one claiming there are not words to describe her feelings of the moment. Mary disagrees with that and begins the song about one word she can use. Ever since, the word is used as an adjective referring to "absolutely stunningly fantastic".

Answer 3

You must have intimate knowledge of "Mary Poppins" to truly appreciate the meaning of "Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious" It has any meaning you'd like to attach to it - but beware! It can get you into trouble! Nonsensical words are very fun, and highly underrated! Try using it in a mundane conversation, and enjoy the looks you get. Works well as an ice breaker in an elevator full of strangers. You might even get everyone to break into song!

Answer 4

It just a nice song
Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious (IPA pronunciation: [ˌsu.pəˌkæ.lɪˌfɹæ.dʒəl.ɪs.tɪkˌɛk.spi.æ.lɪˈdəʊ.ʃəs]) is a song and a long word from the movie and musical Mary Poppins.

The song describes using the word as a miraculous way to talk oneself out of difficult situations, and even as a way to change one's mood. The song appears in the film's animated sequence where Mary Poppins is harangued by reporters after winning a horse race and responds to one claiming there are not words to describe her feelings of the moment. Mary disagrees with that and begins the song about one word she can use. Ever since, the word is used as an adjective referring to "absolutely stunningly fantastic".

In the West End and Broadway versions, every one runs out of conversations and Mary and the kids head to Mrs. Corry's shop, where you can buy them. Jane and Michael pick out some letters and spell a few words. Bert and Mrs. Corry use the letters to make up some words (which Jane doubts the existence of). Mary says you could use some letters more than one time and makes the longest word of all.

The word itself has obscure origins, pertaining as to when it was first used. According to Robert B. Sherman, co-writer of the song, the word was mostly created out of double-talk. The roots of the word are fairly clear, as Richard Lederer wrote in his book Crazy English: super- "above," cali- "beauty," fragilistic- "delicate," expiali- "to atone," and docious- "educable," the sum meaning roughly "Atoning for extreme and delicate beauty while still being highly educable." This is the perfect word for Mary Poppins to use, being that she thinks of herself as incredibly beautiful but also extremely intelligent.

According to the song, "you can say it backwards, which is dociousaliexpilisticfragicalirupus". In a good way Mary Poppins star Julie Andrews says it was her husband at the time, Tony Walton, who devised the backwards version of the word that is heard near the end of the song, Dociousaliexpilisticfragicalirupus (although, strictly speaking, only each individual root is reversed, rather than the order of each letter, with the exception of "rupus" which is somewhat reversed, misspelled, and mispronounced). The musical version says it with all the letters reversed instead.
Here this
[Mary Poppins]

{Refrain}
Supercalifragilisticexpialidoc...
Even though the sound of it is something quite atrocious
If you say it loud enough, you'll always sound precocious
Supercalifragilisticexpialidoc...
Um diddle iddle iddle, um diddle aye (4x)

Because I was afraid to speak when I was just a lad
My father gave me nose a tweak and told me I was bad
But then one day I learned a word that saved me achin' nose
The biggest word you ever 'eard and this is how it goes

Oh
{Refrain}

He traveled all around the world and ev'rywhere he went
He'd use his word and all would say, "There goes a clever gent!"
When dukes and ma'arajas pass the time of day with me
I say me special word and then they ask me out to tea

Oh
{Refrain}

So when the cat has got your tongue, there's no need for dismay
Just summon up this word and then you've got a lot to say
But better use it carefully or it could change your life
One night I said it to me girl and now me girl's my wife

She's supercalifragilisticexpialidoc...
Supercalifragilisticexpialidoc...
Supercalifragilisticexpialidoc...
Supercalifragilisticexpialidoc...

Answer 5

"Supercalifragilisticexpialidocaous" is a free-thought of 'phrase' that worked for songwriters for the production (stage and film) of the classic "Mary Poppins"; in short: it carries NO dictionary definition.

Another example of such useless words yet to be definied via dictionary is "pompotus", used in the classic 1970's rock song "The Joker" by Steve Miller. Miller has explained in interviews that the 'word' just hooked nicely while writing the song without care of any meaning.

Answer 6

An adjective (used as a nonsense word by children to express approval or to represent the longest word in English.)
A nonsense word meaning fantastic; also called [supercalifragilistic], popularized by the movie 'Mary Poppins'

Answer 7

Goodness, I have wondered that for so long and still dont know the answer to it. But I wish I could help :-). Luv/Kodi

Answer 8

It has no meaning. It was a song lyric. Just as there is no stairway to heaven.

Answer 9

its not meant to be real, but i'd used it in place of "wow!" and "super!" just to be quirky.

will you join me?

Answer 10

ask mary poppins........... try looking in wikipedia