hyped

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Meaning · English

Excited.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

He's hyped about getting to kiss her in the final scene of the play.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “hyped” mean?

Excited.

Is “hyped” formal or informal?

hyped is generally slang.