hyped-up

[ hahypt-uhp ]

adjective

, Informal.

1. intensively or excessively stimulated or exaggerated:

   an economy hyped-up by arms spending.

hyped up

adjective

1. slang.
   stimulated or excited by or as if by the effect of a stimulating drug

Word History and Origins

Origin of hyped-up¹

First recorded in 1945–50

Example Sentences

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

The Money three discuss the rent price-fixing suit against RealPage, Nvidia’s hyped-up earnings report, and Australia’s new “right to disconnect” rule.

From Slate

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

Aside from defeating Roman’s motion on the face of his own exhibits, and despite all the hyped-up headlines suggesting otherwise, Willis’ response lays bare the lack of any conflict of interest created by her retention of Wade as outside counsel.

From Salon

Despite the hyped-up hysteria, amplified on the hour by Fox News, Republicans intend to kill their own success to aid Trump’s reelection efforts.

From Salon

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