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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
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See also: hyper-
English
Adjective
hyper (comparative more hyper, superlative most hyper)
- (colloquial) Short for hyperactive
Noun
hyper (uncountable)
- (science fiction) Short for 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.
- 1868, The Gentleman's Magazine and Historical Review