hyp

/hɪp/

Definitions

1. noun

a sudden feeling of fear or anxiety

“The hyp took over as he stood at the edge of the cliff.”

2. noun

a state of intense fear or anxiety

“He was in a hyp after the accident.”

3. verb

to cause to feel a sudden feeling of fear or anxiety

“The horror movie hyped me up.”

Synonyms

  • anxiety
  • dread
  • fear

Antonyms

  • calm
  • confidence