1
informal
: filled with intense energy and excitement
an amped-up crowd
2
informal
: made more exciting, lively, energetic, or appealing
an amped-up version of a popular song
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With their focus on the street-racing subculture, and on the specific capabilities of the cars themselves, they were amped-up carsploitation movies.
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Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 27 June 2025
Attendees jumped around, dancing and shouting, no doubt amped-up from the candy bar that was available.
—Emily Burns, Footwear News, 9 June 2025
But while Swift’s The Tortured Poets Department is mostly somber and subdued, much of Abrams’ new music is amped-up and energetic.
—Allaire Nuss, EW.com, 29 May 2024
This season, the Big Four fashion month cities witnessed a number of emerging street style trends, ranging from bold statement coats paired with white tees, to crew-neck jumpers amped-up with maximalist skirts.
—Alex Kessler, Vogue, 9 Oct. 2023
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Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 27 June 2025
Attendees jumped around, dancing and shouting, no doubt amped-up from the candy bar that was available.
—Emily Burns, Footwear News, 9 June 2025
But while Swift’s The Tortured Poets Department is mostly somber and subdued, much of Abrams’ new music is amped-up and energetic.
—Allaire Nuss, EW.com, 29 May 2024
This season, the Big Four fashion month cities witnessed a number of emerging street style trends, ranging from bold statement coats paired with white tees, to crew-neck jumpers amped-up with maximalist skirts.
—Alex Kessler, Vogue, 9 Oct. 2023
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“Amped-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/amped-up. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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