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.