hyphy

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Meaning · English

Rambunctious, loud, crazy, dangerous, irrational, and outrageous in behavior.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

She was so hyphy outside the club Saturday night, she nearly punched a cop!

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 “hyphy” mean?

Rambunctious, loud, crazy, dangerous, irrational, and outrageous in behavior.

Is “hyphy” formal or informal?

hyphy is generally slang.