hopped-up

adjective

ˈhäpt-ˈəp How to pronounce hopped-up (audio)
Definition of hopped-upnext
1
as in loaded
being under the influence of a recreational drug killed in an attempted robbery by some hopped-up hoodlum

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2
as in avid
showing urgent desire or interest the parents get almost as hopped-up about Christmas as the kids

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hopped-up
  1. loaded
  2. avid
  3. ripped
  4. excited
  5. hooked
  6. enthusiastic
  7. high
  8. eager
Adjective
  • Using wiretaps and surveillance, in addition to search warrants, agents and officers recovered roughly 33 kilogram-sized packages of cocaine and more than 6 kilograms of fentanyl, eight loaded firearms and one imitation pistol, officials said.
    Leonard Greene, New York Daily News, 11 Dec. 2024
  • In addition to murder, Mangione was charged in New York with possession of a loaded firearm, possession of a forged instrument and criminal possession of a weapon.
    Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of loaded
Adjective
  • Beyond the yacht’s elegant exterior (which was designed in-house), the yacht is an avid adventurer.
    Katia Damborsky, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Looking for more projector options for the Netflix binger or avid gamer on your list?
    Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of avid
Adjective
  • Frank Grillo, who’s at the center of it (playing a ripped bruiser who is also…a molecular biologist!), has a way of making any pulp movie better.
    Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 7 Dec. 2024
  • But forget ‘50’s Hollywood leading men in simple white ripped tops.
    Alex Badia, WWD, 25 June 2024
Definition of ripped
Adjective
  • Advertisement Prospective renters shouldn’t get too excited, however.
    Andrew Khouri, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
  • And, in fact, the American consumer today, as well as corporate America, is quite excited about what the Trump administration is talking about, and the business environment is very positive.
    CBS News, CBS News, 15 Dec. 2024
Definition of excited
Adjective
  • Abel, being the dominant bird, took the pre-bent hooked wire for himself, leaving Betty with only a straight piece.
    Scott Travers, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
  • By replacing its feet with hooked end effectors and employing advanced reinforcement learning techniques, the robot can now ascend ladders at various angles with a 90% success rate.
    Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, Fox News, 3 Nov. 2024
Definition of hooked
Adjective
  • Nobody has been more enthusiastic than Bella Hadid.
    Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 12 Dec. 2024
  • While most of the 860-plus comments were congratulatory, many were predictably less enthusiastic.
    Alice Jones Webb, Outdoor Life, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of enthusiastic
Adjective
  • Federal regulators predict strong economic growth and a more robust job market in 2025, along with higher inflation.
    Daniel de Visé, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
  • The United States has one of the world's highest rates of firearms deaths outside a war zone.
    Tim Ryan, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of high
Adjective
  • Self-esteem: Feedback from others can make all the difference in a journey of self-improvement, and your participation will be assessed by a diverse group of reviewers eager to offer their opinions not only on your appearance, but also on your overall demeanor and person.
    Megan Garber, The Atlantic, 18 Dec. 2024
  • Airlines, especially, have been eager to point fingers at short staffing in control towers as a major cause of delays, especially during peak travel seasons.
    Zach Wichter, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of eager
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