How to Pronounce "keyed up"
expression
ˈkid/ /ˈəp
KEED-uhp
kˈiːd/ /ˈʌp
KEED-up
Definition
Feeling very nervous, excited, or full of energy, usually because of anticipation or stress.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkid/ /ˈəp
British English
kˈiːd/ /ˈʌp
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KEED-uhp
UK
KEED-up
Listen in Context
She felt keyed up before her job interview.
The children were keyed up with excitement before the trip.
I'm always keyed up before exams.
You could tell he was keyed up—he couldn't stop talking.