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hyper

[hahy-per] / ˈhaɪ pər /












ADJECTIVE
overexcited
Synonyms
















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After a commercial with the equipment giant Callaway generated widespread backlash, the hyper popular media and apparel company found itself in the rough.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 30, 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

"More than half experienced physical symptoms including difficulty sleeping, headaches or excessive tiredness, while nearly two thirds reported behavioural changes such as distrusting others or hyper vigilance," Halkon said.

From BBC Apr. 12, 2026

Added to the front of a word, hyper means “over” or “more”; hypo means “under” or “less.”

From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner




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