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hyperactive

[hahy-per-ak-tiv] / ˌhaɪ pərˈæk tɪv /


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The 27-year-old is tipped for a top three finish with Ferto, a hyperactive dance anthem that smashes together rave synths, video game sound effects and traditional Greek instruments like the lyra.

From BBC May 15, 2026

When I was born, I had a traumatic birth — I was backwards, I had the cord around, I was hyperactive.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 11, 2026

Symptoms can vary widely, with some individuals primarily experiencing inattentiveness, while others show more hyperactive or impulsive behavior, or a combination of both.

From Science Daily Mar. 17, 2026

Think of Leonardi as a therapist and his book a couples counseling couch on which you sit with your partner, a hyperactive nonstop-chattering smartphone.

From Los Angeles Times Jan. 13, 2026

“She has a hyperactive mouth,” my mother said.

From "Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key" by Jack Gantos




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