Definition
Excited, eager, or enthusiastic about something; describing a state of elevated anticipation or emotion, often contagious in group settings.
Example Usage
We were so hyped for the concert that we arrived four hours early.
Origin
Derived from 'hype,' which emerged in the 1980s hip-hop scene to mean exaggerated promotion; 'hyped' as an emotional state became mainstream by the 1990s.
Fun Fact
The word has evolved from describing artificial marketing buzz to genuinely expressing authentic personal excitement, flipping its original cynical connotation.
Source: Definition backfill (hailey)
Related Terms
Translate This Term
See “hyped” in Corporate Speak, Gen-Z Slang, Pirate Speak, and more.
Try the Translator