Used when describing lively party atmospheres or energetic music.
Literal Meaning
Excited or animated; having an intense emotional response
Actual Meaning
High energy, wild, getting crazy (Bay Area music scene)
Examples in Context
'That party was hyphy.' (Translation: That party was wild/energetic)
Helpful Tips
1Bay Area origin
2Hip hop culture
3High energy
Phrase Thesaurus
Similar words and synonyms for this phrase
wild
crazy
energetic
lively
rowdy
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