hypo
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
A hypochondriac.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Certainly no one can accuse a bunch of hypos of lying dormant during the noon-hour. The activity, inside and out, is simply terrific. To us, personally, by far the most interesting group of hypochondriacs in attendance at this particular emporium […]
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).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
A hypoglycaemia attack in a person with diabetes.
Register: slang
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “hypo” mean?
A hypochondriac.
Is “hypo” formal or informal?
hypo is generally slang.