hyped-up
adjective
intensively or excessively stimulated or exaggerated.
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hyped-up
American
[hahypt-uhp]
/ ˈhaɪptˈʌp /
adjective
Informal.
hyped up
British
adjective
Etymology
Origin of hyped-up
First recorded in 1945–50
Example Sentences
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The terms of the agreement might seem purposely vague—a case of two hyped-up AI stocks teaming up on a task that no one really understands.
From Barron's • Oct. 16, 2025
Things went from bad to worse for the New York Jets and the Dallas Cowboys, with the Chicago Bears another hyped-up side struggling to keep their season alive.
From BBC • Nov. 11, 2024
The Connecticut native was 7 for 12 from the field and, as the final seconds ticked off the clock, the sophomore big man waved on hyped-up Huskies fans who packed the Midtown Manhattan arena.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 16, 2024
The dogs need to be at least a little hyped-up and excited to do their jobs.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 23, 2023
“We’re not freaks, Tally. Were normal. We may not be gorgeous, but at least we’re not hyped-up Barbie dolls.”
From "Uglies" by Scott Westerfeld
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