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over·ex·cit·ed | \ ˌō-vər-ik-ˈsī-təd 
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\Definition of overexcited
: excited to an excessive degree
overexcited children overexcited neurons an overexcited imagination "Oh, cool!" I said, maybe a little overexcited because I was trying to get him psyched up.— R. J. Palacio
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overexcited
adjectiveEnglish Language Learners Definition of overexcited
: too excited
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