overstrung

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Yes, overstrung, gaudily painted, honky tonk joannas for passersby to hammer out jazz standards on, which – naturally – many appeared to be able to do.

From The Guardian • Nov. 5, 2016

He does not need to laugh, for laughter, like weeping, is a relief of mental tension�and the happy are not overstrung.

From Time Magazine Archive

Both teams were overstrung, playing crazily in their eagerness to win.

From Time Magazine Archive

Yes, yes, I know you were overstrung at that time, and didn't see yourself very clearly, but look at the thing now—you're calm now.

From The Story of Louie by Onions, Oliver [pseud.]

Here, at all events, was an explanation to the mystery; but in my case the sudden relaxing of overstrung nerves made me little inclined to join in my companion's laugh.

From Highway Pirates or, The Secret Place at Coverthorne by Avery, Harold