SINCE 1828
overexcited
adjective
over·ex·cit·ed
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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
adjective
English Language Learners Definition of overexcited
: too excited
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