adjective
hyped
hypt
adjective
1
Promoted with exaggerated enthusiasm, often beyond what the thing deserves.
"The overhyped sequel disappointed fans on release day."
2
Informal: excited or pumped up about something.
"We were hyped for the road trip all week."
How to Use Hyped
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither "oversold by marketing" or, informally, "excited."
Common pairings
hyped up
hyped for something
Word Forms
more hyped comparative, most hyped superlative
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