Amped up
Meaning: Energized, excited, or charged up with enthusiasm or adrenaline.
'Amped up' (or just 'amped') comes from 'amplified' and describes a state of heightened energy or excitement. It can refer to natural excitement or caffeine/adrenaline-fueled energy. It's common in sports, fitness, and music contexts where high energy is the vibe.
Examples
- The team was amped up before the championship game. 锦标赛开赛前,整支队伍都亢奋到了极点。El equipo estaba a tope antes del partido del campeonato.チャンピオンシップの試合前、チームはテンションMAXだった。챔피언십 경기 전에 팀 전체가 완전히 달아올라 있었다.
- I had three espressos and I'm completely amped up right now. 我喝了三杯浓缩咖啡,现在完全嗨起来了。Me he tomado tres cafés y ahora mismo estoy completamente acelerado.エスプレッソ3杯飲んで、完全にハイテンションになってる。에스프레소를 세 잔이나 마셔서 지금 완전히 텐션이 올라가 있어.
- The DJ got the whole crowd amped up with that last track. DJ最后那首歌直接把全场的气氛点燃了。El DJ puso a todo el público a tope con la última canción.DJが最後の曲で会場全体を盛り上げた。DJ가 마지막 곡으로 관객 전체를 열광시켰다.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: energy, sports, pre-event excitement, caffeine
Tone: energetic, intense
✓ Do Say
- I'm so amped for this.我超级兴奋的。Estoy superemocionado con esto.めちゃくちゃ気合入ってる。나 이거 완전 기대돼.
- The crowd was totally amped up.全场观众都嗨翻了。El público estaba totalmente a tope.観客は完全にテンション上がってた。관객들이 완전히 달아올라 있었어.
✗ Don't Say
- 'Amped up' can also suggest over-caffeination or nervousness — context determines if it's positive or negative'Amped up'也可以暗示摄入过多咖啡因或紧张不安——具体是褒义还是贬义取决于语境'Amped up' también puede sugerir exceso de cafeína o nerviosismo — el contexto determina si es positivo o negativo「amped up」はカフェイン摂りすぎや神経過敏を暗示することもある——文脈によってポジティブかネガティブか決まる'Amped up'은 카페인 과다 섭취나 초조함을 뜻할 수도 있다 — 문맥에 따라 긍정적일 수도 부정적일 수도 있음
Origin & History
From 'amp' (short for amplifier), drawing on the metaphor of electrically boosted energy. Entered mainstream American slang in the 1980s-90s through music and sports culture.
Cultural Context
Era: 1980s onwards
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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