HYPER
13
Definition
Pronunciation: //ˈhaɪ.pə//
noun
- (countable, bodybuilding, informal) Clipping of hyperextension.
- (uncountable, informal) Clipping of hypersexuality.
- (uncountable, science fiction, informal) Clipping of hyperspace.
- (uncountable, informal) Clipping of hyperthyroidism."When I was diagnosed with hyper, I was vomiting, eating as though I had been suffering from malnutrition, sweating profusely, shaking uncontrollably.....and it's funny now, but I thought I was pregnant and suffering morning sickness."
verb
- (transitive, photography) To subject (a film or plate) to photographic hypersensitization, chiefly as a technique in astrophotography."In the last fifteen years more and more amateurs, particularly in the USA, have been hypersensitising (‘hypering’) film to improve its performance. ¶ The hypering process removes moisture from the film and lightly pre-fogs the emulsion to form sites around which grains can form."
- (transitive) To expose (an animal) to a disease-causing organism, to promote hyperimmunity.
adj
- (slang) Energetic; overly diligent."Why do I want to snort coke so I can be extremely hyper and talk nonstop?"
- (Philippines, informal) Clipping of hyperactive
- (paraphilia, informal) Of or related to hyper characters."OMGlife. wow. Anyway, I tend to stay somewhat realistic, and will only go hyper with someone who enjoys it."
- (informal) Clipping of hypersexual
noun
- (wrestling) Alternative form of hiper."Mason of Blencogo was a strong fellow, with no great science or action, and how he disposed of Nichol of Bothel, who was one of the best hypers of the day, puzzled not a few."
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 5 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 13 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 12 points
Word Games
- Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL)
- Yes
- Scrabble UK (SOWPODS)
- Yes
- Wordle
- Yes
- Words With Friends
- Yes
How many Scrabble points is the word 'HYPER'?
The word HYPER is worth 13 points in Scrabble.
H4
Y4
P3
E1
R1
Total: 13 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'HYPER'?
The word HYPER is worth 12 points in Words With Friends.
H3
Y3
P4
E1
R1
Total: 12 points
What's the difference between Scrabble and Words With Friends points?
While many letters share the same point values, there are several key differences between Scrabble and Words With Friends point values:
- B, C, M, P: Worth 3 points in Scrabble, but 4 points in Words With Friends
- H, Y: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 3 points in Words With Friends
- L, N, U: Worth 1 point in Scrabble, but 2 points in Words With Friends
- V: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 5 points in Words With Friends
- J: Worth 8 points in Scrabble, but 10 points in Words With Friends
Note: These are base letter values. Actual game scores also depend on bonus squares (Double/Triple Letter/Word) and board placement, which differ between the two games. See the complete Scrabble point values and Words With Friends point values for full reference.