What does HYPED mean?

Parts of Speech

Adjective, Verb

Definitions

1. (adj.) Excessively excited or stimulated, especially by something appealing or trendy. 2. (v.) To promote or publicize (a product or idea) intensively, often exaggerating its importance or benefits.

Pronunciations

US: /haɪpt/

UK: /haɪpt/

Origin and Usage

The word "hyped" is a shortened form of the word "hyperbole," which means extreme exaggeration. It first appeared in the early 1900s as a slang term for someone who was overly excited or agitated. In the 1980s, it became popular as a term used to describe the intense promotion of a product or idea, often through exaggerated claims or promises. Today, it is commonly used in both its adjective and verb forms to describe anything that is excessively hyped or promoted.

Synonyms

Exaggerated, overblown, overhyped, overpromoted, overrated

Related Words

Hyper, happy, hefty, hilly, hasty

Example Sentences

1. The new restaurant was hyped as the best in town, but the food was actually quite disappointing.

2. He was so hyped up about the concert that he could barely contain his excitement.

3. The company spent millions of dollars hyping its new product, but it failed to live up to the hype.

4. She hyped herself up before the big game by listening to her favorite music and doing some deep breathing exercises.