hopped–up

adjective \ˈhäpt-ˈəp, -ˌəp\

: showing or feeling the effects of a drug

: very energetic or excited

: having more than usual power

Full Definition of HOPPED-UP

a : full of enthusiasm or excitement; also : overly excited

b : being under the influence of a narcotic

c : more exciting or attractive than normal or usual

: having more than usual power : being souped up

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1920

Synonyms: blasted [slang], blitzed [slang], bombed, high, hopped-up, loaded [slang], ripped [slang], spaced-out (or spaced), strung out, wasted [slang], wiped out [slang], zonked, zonked-out

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