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hyphiest

hyphiest is the superlative form of hyphy.

Meaning of hyphy

Adjective

hyphy (comparative hyphier, superlative hyphiest)

  1. (slang) Rambunctious, loud, crazy, dangerous, irrational, and outrageous in behavior.
    • She was so hyphy outside the club Saturday night, she nearly punched a cop!
  2. Of or relating to the hyphy music subgenre or culture.
    • Oakland is the place to look for 'hyphy' (hyperactive) New Bay hip-hop, while SoCal is still riding the 'crunk' (crazy-drunk) drum and bass beats with […]2006, Andrea Schulte-Peevers et al., California, Lonely Planet Publications, →ISBN, page 46

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Questions about hyphiest

What is hyphiest the superlative form of?
Hyphiest is the superlative form of hyphy.

Words near hyphiest in the dictionary

  1. hyphenizing
  2. hyphenless
  3. hyphens
  4. hyphidium
  5. hyphier
  6. hyphiest
  7. hypho-
  8. hyphochytriomycete
  9. hyphoid
  10. hyphomycete
  11. hyphomycetes

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