hyphy
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
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.