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

Etymology 2

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.

French

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Adverb

hyper

(informal) very, a lot
Tu es hyper sympa!
You are very nice!

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