wired
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
Very excited, overstimulated; high-strung.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
After three cups of coffee she was too wired to sleep.
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 “wired” mean?
Very excited, overstimulated; high-strung.
Is “wired” formal or informal?
wired is generally slang.