adjective

• excited.

  The whole school was hype over the Homecoming game.

  More words meaning: excited, energetic

  by Brooke B., Illinois, USA, Nov 04 1999  (Edit definition)

• neat, good, exciting, etc.; COOL.

  That car is hype!

  More words meaning: exciting, fun, full of people
  More words meaning: good, okay, cool, awesome, fun

  by Lesley, Ashburn, VA, USA, Nov 30 2001  (Edit definition)

noun

• anticipatory excitement, especially when the actual thing doesn't turn out to be as good as expected.

  That party was all hype.

  More words meaning: bad, poor, sucks, common, generally displeasing
  More words meaning: excited, energetic

  by Vanessa G., Wading River, NY, USA, Mar 21 2002  (Edit definition)

• excitement, talk.

  What's all the hype about this party?

  More words meaning: information, gossip, speech, talk

  by Shawna B., Fall City, WA, USA, Nov 18 2002  (Edit definition)

• as in 'jack up'- to lift someone up, and, sometimes, to press that person against a supporting structure-can occur in altercations. Ex: Rob jacked Frank up against the wall, and told him to shut up.

  by Anonymous, Oct 24 2009  (Edit definition)

adjective

• extremely muscular.

  That guy is jacked.

  More words meaning: muscular

  by Jon Saltzman, Niskayuna, NY, USA, May 10 1998  (Edit definition)

• broken or ruined. Also jacked up.

  My car is completely jacked!

  I tried to get online, but my computer was all jacked.

  More words meaning: broken

  by dean m., San Francisco, CA, USA, May 08 1999  (Edit definition)

• to be high on ecstasy or other stimulant drugs.

  I was so jacked last night

  More words meaning: under the influence of stimulants (e.g. methamphetamines, caffeine)

  by Dale M., Toronto, ON, Canada, Mar 31 2002  (Edit definition)

• excited.

  I am so jacked we are going to this concert.

  More words meaning: excited, energetic

  by JOHN A., May 28 2004  (Edit definition)

• improper.

  More words meaning: a mistake, bad idea, wrong, inappropriate

  by WalterGR, Sacramento, CA, USA, Oct 03 2009  (Edit definition)

notes

• "Jacked" is also the past tense of jack.

  by WalterGR, Sacramento, CA, USA, Jan 02 2003  (Edit definition)

adjective

• injured.

  He got into a fight and got all jacked up.

  More words meaning: injured, injured person

  by Karl Bartolome, Oct 27 1997  (Edit definition)

• broken or ruined.

  His car is all jacked up.

  More words meaning: broken

  by Karl Bartolome, Oct 27 1997  (Edit definition)

• displeasing, rude, not proper, etc.

  What you did to her was jacked up.

  More words meaning: a mistake, bad idea, wrong, inappropriate

  by Karl Bartolome, Oct 27 1997  (Edit definition)

• abnormal, when describing a person.

  That person is all jacked up.

  More words meaning: crazy, insane, weird, strange

  by steven, Atlanta, GA, USA, Feb 11 2002  (Edit definition)

• in a generally poor condition.

  He must have had fifteen beers. He's all jacked up!

  More words meaning: bad, poor, sucks, common, generally displeasing
  More words meaning: sick, ill

  by Starr, C., May 24 2006  (Edit definition)

• under the influence of stimulants.

  She's jacked up on amphetamines.

  More words meaning: under the influence of stimulants (e.g. methamphetamines, caffeine)

  by Kimi R., Los Angeles, CA, USA, Apr 04 2009  (Edit definition)

verb

• to break or ruin.

  You really jacked his car up!

  More words meaning: broken

  by Karl Bartolome, Oct 27 1997  (Edit definition)

• to stab or attack.

  He got into a fight and got all jacked up.

  More words meaning: to attack, to fight
  More words meaning: to stab

  by Karl Bartolome, Oct 27 1997  (Edit definition)

adjective

• broken or functioning poorly or improperly; MESSED UP.

  This old car is janky!

  More words meaning: broken

  by Emily M., UC Berkeley, Berkeley, CA, USA, Feb 20 1998  (Edit definition)

• improper, rude.

  That's real janky what Marques did to Dana.

  More words meaning: a mistake, bad idea, wrong, inappropriate

  by Caitlin "., Scottsdale, AZ, USA, Dec 01 2004  (Edit definition)

adjective

• out of sorts, broken, or functioning poorly or improperly; MESSED UP.

  I tripped and now my ankle is jazzed up.

  I tried to get some money, but the ATM is all jazzed up.

  More words meaning: broken

  by Dan DeMichele, Chicago, IL, USA, Oct 15 2002  (Edit definition)

• excited or full of energy.

  Why are you so jazzed up?

  More words meaning: excited, energetic

  by Anonymous, Jul 23 2007  (Edit definition)

adjective

• of poor quality, displeasing.

  More words meaning: bad, poor, sucks, common, generally displeasing

  by Jonique, New Orleans, LA, USA, Jun 25 1997  (Edit definition)

intransitive verb

• when a TV series passes its peak. Once a show has "jumped the shark," the viewer senses a noticeable decline in quality or feels the show has undergone too many changes to retain its original charm.

  When Sanjaya was on American Idol, ticket sales went way down. I think the show has jumped the shark.

  The TV show jumped the shark once they got married.

  More words meaning: bad, poor, sucks, common, generally displeasing

  by dave p., Chicago, IL, USA, Jan 21 2002  (Edit definition)

notes

• The origin of this term is an episode of the television series Happy Days in which a character jumps over a shark while on water skis.

  by dave p., Chicago, IL, USA, Jan 21 2002  (Edit definition)

noun

• money paid generally to an official for covertly assisting an organization, individual, or initiative.

  The congressman received a ten-percent kick back for supporting the legislation that would give the mining company exclusive rights to the region.

  More words meaning: money
  More words meaning: suspicious, immoral, illegal

  by Anonymous, Oct 01 2001  (Edit definition)

• a small social gathering.

  More words meaning: a party, event, gathering, meeting

  by julie w., Apr 23 2007  (Edit definition)

verb

• recline, as in a reclining chair. Generally used in the phrase, "Kick back and put your feet up," which is an invitation to relax.

  More words meaning: to hang out, relax

  by Anonymous, Oct 01 2001  (Edit definition)

adjective

• stylish; SMOOTH.

  More words meaning: stylish, styling

  by Ryan, Spartanburg, SC, USA, Mar 04 1998  (Edit definition)

• very good, excellent; COOL, AWESOME.

  I just installed a new stereo system in my car and it's kickin'.

  More words meaning: good, okay, cool, awesome, fun

  by Ryan, Spartanburg, SC, USA, Mar 04 1998  (Edit definition)

• bad smelling, usually used to describe a person's breath.

  Man your breath is kickin'!

  More words meaning: gross, disgusting, creepy

  by Mane G., Mar 01 2002  (Edit definition)

adjective

• very good, excellent, impressive; COOL, AWESOME.

  That was killer dude!

  More words meaning: good, okay, cool, awesome, fun

  by Robert M., San Rafael, CA, USA, Feb 28 1998  (Edit definition)

• very difficult.

  More words meaning: hard, confusing, difficult, a problem

  by WalterGR, Sacramento, CA, USA, Sep 09 2009  (Edit definition)

noun

• a person, when used in greeting. Term is somewhat complimentary, perhaps suggesting that the person is cool, as in the adjective form.

  What's up, killer?

  More words meaning: dude, person of unspecified gender
  More words meaning: hello and other greetings

  by Jon S., Niskayuna, NY, USA, May 10 1998  (Edit definition)

• someone who overdoes something or who is overreacting.

  Easy killer - he was just joking around.

  More words meaning: to become angry, go crazy, freak out

  by Jon S., Niskayuna, NY, USA, May 10 1998  (Edit definition)

noun

• a poorly constructed (but valid) solution to a problem or task.

  More words meaning: a mess
  More words meaning: broken
  More words meaning: computer slang

  by The Jargon File, Sep 28 2009  (Edit definition)

• A Datamation article by Jackson Granholme defined it as "An ill-assorted collection of poorly matching parts, forming a distressing whole."

  More words meaning: a mess
  More words meaning: broken
  More words meaning: computer slang

  by The Jargon File, Sep 28 2009  (Edit definition)

verb

• To use a kludge to get around a problem.

  I've kludged around it for now, but I'll fix it up properly later.

  More words meaning: a mess
  More words meaning: broken
  More words meaning: computer slang

  by The Jargon File, Sep 28 2009  (Edit definition)

notes

• The spelling "kluge" is also used.

  by The Jargon File, Sep 28 2009  (Edit definition)

adjective

• extremely tired.

  After working so hard today, I'm knackered.

  More words meaning: tired

  by brian c., Charleston, SC, USA, Jun 26 1998  (Edit definition)

• extremely tired, especially after having vigorous sex.

  More words meaning: sexuality (related to)
  More words meaning: tired

  by brian c., Charleston, SC, USA, Jun 26 1998  (Edit definition)

• used up, worn out, or broken.

  More words meaning: broken

  by Brad F., Freeport, Bahamas, Bahamas, Oct 18 2002  (Edit definition)

notes

• A British term originating from a "knacker", who slaughters animals too old or too worn out to be used for food. So the knacker kills animals that are "knackered."

  by Brad F., Freeport, Bahamas, Bahamas, Oct 18 2002  (Edit definition)

adjective

• strange, out of the ordinary; WEIRD.

  That's a kooky haircut.

  More words meaning: crazy, insane, weird, strange

  by Brad S., Little Rock, AR, USA, Nov 19 1997  (Edit definition)

adjective

• displeasing; UNCOOL. Allegedly an acronym of "lack of coolness."

  I don't want to go to that loc dance tonight.

  That boy is so loc.

  More words meaning: acronyms (list of)
  More words meaning: bad, poor, sucks, common, generally displeasing

  by Ashley, Raleigh, NC, USA, Sep 23 2002  (Edit definition)

noun

• a gangster.

  More words meaning: criminal, hooligan, gangster, gangsta

  by Richard C., Oakland, CA, USA, Jun 16 2005  (Edit definition)

adjective

• strange, as if sedated or otherwise on drugs.

  That shit was making me feel loopy.

  More words meaning: crazy, insane, weird, strange
  More words meaning: under the influence of drugs

  by Anonymous, Feb 07 1998  (Edit definition)

• unstable or crazy.

  I hope he breaks up with that loopy wife of his.

  More words meaning: crazy, insane, weird, strange

  by Kellie L., West Chester, OH, USA, Jan 01 2003  (Edit definition)