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hyphy
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(California, especially Bay Area) overly excited, energetic, or hyperactive
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Composition
Simple
qualitative
Superlative
hyphiest
Comparative
hyphier
gradable
What does "hyphy" mean in Bay Area slang?
The structure is a simple adjective of uncertain origin, possibly from "hyper" or "hype," altered to "hyphy" for a distinct local flavor. It is used in the San Francisco Bay Area (especially Oakland, Vallejo, and surrounding cities) to describe a high energy, aggressive, uninhibited style of hip hop music and the associated dancing, behavior, or party atmosphere. People typically say "Get hyphy" or "That song is hyphy" when referring to the energetic, often reckless movement associated with Bay Area rap.
Examples
The kids were hyphy after hearing they got out of school early.



























