Keyed up Meaning in English
expression
ˈkid/ /ˈəp
KEED-uhp
kˈiːd/ /ˈʌp
KEED-up
Definition
Feeling very nervous, excited, or full of energy, usually because of anticipation or stress.
Usage & Nuances
Informal expression. Used to describe temporary feelings before important events. Common with 'before a test,' 'after an argument,' or 'waiting for news.' Not used for calm or relaxed emotions. Can mean either nervous or excited, so context is important.
Spanish: nervioso - excitadoPortuguese (BR): nervoso - agitadoPortuguese (PT): nervoso - excitadoChinese (Simplified): 紧张 - 激动Chinese (Traditional): 緊張 - 興奮Hindi: बेचैन - उत्तेजितArabic: متوتر - متحمسBengali: উত্তেজিত - স্নায়বিকRussian: напряжённый - взвинченныйJapanese: 緊張している - 興奮しているVietnamese: hào hứng - hồi hộp - căng thẳngKorean: 긴장된 - 흥분한Turkish: gergin - heyecanlıUrdu: پریشان - پرجوشIndonesian: tegang - bersemangat
Example Sentences
She felt keyed up before her job interview.
basic
The children were keyed up with excitement before the trip.
basic
I'm always keyed up before exams.
basic
You could tell he was keyed up—he couldn't stop talking.
natural
Everyone was keyed up after the big announcement.
natural
Try to relax—you seem a bit keyed up tonight.
natural