Hopped Up

Pronunciation: /hɑpt ʌp/

Definitions of hopped up

verb to move quickly or energetically; to increase or raise something, such as excitement or energy levels

Example Sentences

A1 The bunny hopped up and down in the grassy field.

A2 The kids hopped up and down with excitement when they saw the ice cream truck.

B1 The athlete hopped up onto the podium to receive their gold medal.

B2 The squirrel hopped up the tree trunk to reach the bird feeder.

C1 The dancer hopped up onto the stage with grace and elegance.

C2 The kangaroo hopped up the rocky terrain effortlessly.

Examples of hopped up in a Sentence

formal The patient appeared to be hopped up on medication during the examination.

informal She was hopped up on caffeine after drinking multiple cups of coffee.

slang The party was wild, everyone was hopped up on energy drinks.

figurative His mind was hopped up with excitement as he waited for the results.

Grammatical Forms of hopped up

• past tense: hopped up
• plural: hopped ups
• comparative: more hopped up
• superlative: most hopped up
• present tense: hop up
• future tense: will hop up
• perfect tense: have hopped up
• continuous tense: is hopping up
• singular: hopped up
• positive degree: hopped up
• infinitive: to hop up
• gerund: hopping up
• participle: hopped up

Origin and Evolution of hopped up

First Known Use: 1920 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'hopped up' originated in the United States in the early 20th century.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe someone who was under the influence of drugs or alcohol, the term 'hopped up' has evolved to also mean excited or energetic.