hyper v.
(US) to hurry, to run.
![]() | Biglow Papers 2nd ser. (1871) 245/2: A few phrases not in Mr. Bartlett’s book which I have heard [include] Hyper: to bustle; ‘I must hyper about an’ git tea.’. | |
![]() | Americanisms 492: Hyper, to, a New England word for to be busy. | |
![]() | Danvis Folks 218: I’ll hyper over and git the dawg [DA]. | |
![]() | Sat. Eve. Post 12 May 27/2: I’ll hyper on ahead to see the way’s all clear [DA]. |
In phrases
(US) to calm down.
![]() | National Lampoon Oct. 46: I still haven’t hypered down over the heaviosity of my brain storm yesterday [HDAS]. | |
![]() | 🌐 Zac!! I though you were tired. Hyper down a notch, k? | Confusion