hepped up

adjective

ˈhept-ˈəp How to pronounce hepped up (audio)
Definition of hepped upnext
as in excited
showing urgent desire or interest all hepped up about buying a new motorcycle

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hepped up
  1. excited
  2. avid
  3. enthusiastic
  4. eager
  5. anxious
  6. gung ho
Adjective
  • This is because patients are increasingly excited to use wearables and other devices to gather more information and metrics regarding their own health.
    — Forbes.com, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • These very same donors, Eustis said, are the ones who feel most excited to be sitting among the citizenry in Central Park, watching the beauty of public art unfold in a joyous communal atmosphere.
    — Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 31 July 2026
Definition of excited
Adjective
  • The Tate brothers, both former kickboxers, are known to be avid Trump supporters.
    — Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 27 July 2026
  • Every avid gardener knows the importance of watering plants and understanding each specific plant’s watering frequency and amount.
    — Melissa Epifano, The Spruce, 26 July 2026
Definition of avid
Adjective
  • Allen was enthusiastic about contributing on special teams when asked about it earlier in the week.
    — Jesse Newell, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026
  • However, there is such a thing as being overly enthusiastic, so check yourself if need be.
    — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of enthusiastic
Adjective
  • Now, the 34-year-old utilityman is grateful to be back and eager to build on his four-for-four start over two games.
    — Joaquin Ruiz, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026
  • As the Steam Deck slowly marches toward its fifth birthday next February, owners are likely eager for a way to extend its life rather than investing in expensive high-end competition.
    — Kyle Orland, ArsTechnica, 29 July 2026
Definition of eager
Adjective
  • The advice comes as pet parents become increasingly anxious about leaving their furry family members behind.
    — Brittany Anas, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • All available polling data indicates that the public mood in Russia is growing more uncertain and anxious.
    — Alexander Gabuev, Foreign Affairs, 31 July 2026
Definition of anxious
Adjective
  • And even in early adopter states, where lawmakers are gung ho about innovative climate and energy policies, vehicle-to-grid tech is still in its early stages.
    — Aarian Marshall, Wired News, 9 June 2026
  • The studio was really gung ho about the film—top movie star, top TV star.
    — Rachel Syme, The New Yorker, 16 June 2024
Definition of gung ho
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“Hepped up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hepped%20up. Accessed 4 Aug. 2026.

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