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Webster 1828 Edition


Hyper

HYPER

, Eng.over, is used in composition to denote excess, or something over or beyond.
1.
A hypercritic. [Not used.]

Definition 2024


hyper

hyper

See also: hyper-

English

Adjective

hyper (comparative more hyper, superlative most hyper)

  1. (colloquial) Short for hyperactive

Noun

hyper (uncountable)

  1. (science fiction) Short for hyperspace

Etymology 2

Noun

hyper (plural hypers)

  1. (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

Adverb

hyper

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