hyper
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
Energetic; overly diligent.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Why do I want to snort coke so I can be extremely hyper and talk nonstop?
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 “hyper” mean?
Energetic; overly diligent.
Is “hyper” formal or informal?
hyper is generally slang.