hyperactive

adjective
UK: /ˌhaɪ.pərˈæk.tɪv/
US: /ˌhaɪ.pɚˈæk.tɪv/

  1. Someone who is hyperactive, especially a child, is excessively active and has difficulty concentrating.

    1. The child is very hyperactive today.
    2. Doctors considered him hyperactive because he couldn't sit still in class.

  2. Behaving in an extremely active or excited way, often unable to stay still or concentrate.

    1. The puppy was hyperactive and running around.
    2. After drinking coffee, he became hyperactive and started talking very fast.

Synonyms

overactive restless frenetic agitated

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "hyperactive" in English means: Someone who is hyperactive, especially a child, is excessively active and has difficulty concentrating., Behaving in an extremely active or excited way, often unable to stay still or concentrate..

The phonetic transcription of "hyperactive" is /ˌhaɪ.pərˈæk.tɪv/ in British English and /ˌhaɪ.pɚˈæk.tɪv/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "hyperactive": overactive, restless, frenetic, agitated.

Example usage of "hyperactive": "The child is very hyperactive today.". More examples on the page.