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aufgedreht

wired, hyped up, in an artificially upbeat state

adjective OWF-ge-drayt Rare
Mind & Emotions Emotions

Usage Note

aufgedreht describes a bouncy, over-energised mood — often implying that the excitement is somewhat performative or caffeine/sugar-fuelled. Er war total aufgedreht (he was completely wired) is standard colloquial German.

Examples

"Nach dem zweiten Kaffee war sie so aufgedreht, dass sie kaum stillsitzen konnte."

Natural Translation

After the second coffee she was so wired she could barely sit still.

Literal Translation

After the second coffee was she so hyped-up, that she barely still-sit could.

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