hyper
See also: hyper-
English
Pronunciation
- (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈhaɪpə/
- (US) IPA(key): /ˈhaɪpɚ/
- Rhymes: -aɪpə(r)
Etymology 1
Shortening.
Adjective
hyper (comparative more hyper, superlative most hyper)
- (colloquial) hyperactive
- (slang) energetic; overly diligent
Noun
hyper (uncountable)
- (colloquial, science fiction) hyperspace
Noun
hyper (plural hypers)
- (wrestling) Alternative form of hiper
- 1868, The Gentleman's Magazine and Historical Review
- Mason of Blencogo was a strong fellow, with no great science or action, and how he disposed of Nichol of Bothel, who was one of the best hypers of the day, puzzled not a few.
- 1868, The Gentleman's Magazine and Historical Review
French
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Adverb
hyper
- (informal) very, a lot
- Tu es hyper sympa!
- You are very nice!
- Tu es hyper sympa!