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hyper

[hahy-per] / ˈhaɪ pər /












ADJECTIVE
overexcited
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She explains: "Some will assume you can't spell your own name. Or you love trains. Or you're extremely clever. Or you're hyper focused on a boring hobby."

From BBC Aug. 21, 2026

"When we inactivate these neurons, the mice become hyper distractable," Kothari said.

From Science Daily Jun. 24, 2026

Vance said Trump was "hyper aware" of the issue.

From Barron's May 13, 2026

Patients who lack the ability to access this diversity-generating process—including those suffering from a condition known as hyper IgM—remain dangerously vulnerable to infection and often require antibody infusions for life.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 20, 2026

She is hyper, talking fast and high-pitched like the chirping birds outside my window in the early morning.

From "Piecing Me Together" by Renée Watson




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