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Hyperactive

usgb/ˌhaɪpərˈæktɪv/Volume
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Refers to someone's energy levels in a possibly disruptive way, often linked with excitability. SlideThe hyperactive puppy upset the quiet picnic.
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Can imply behavior that's difficult to manage; not always a positive description. SlideThe teacher found the hyperactive behavior in class challenging.
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Often used with words related to motion or activity to emphasize excessiveness. SlideAfter eating candy, she became hyperactive, zooming around nonstop.