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amped

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/æmpt/

(amp)

electric current or amplifier

Base FormPlural3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleAdjective
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Etymology
Etymology Information

'amped' originates from English, specifically the abbreviation 'amp' (short for 'amplifier' and related to 'amplify'), where 'ampli-' meant 'large' and Latin 'facere' meant 'to make'.

Historical Evolution

'amped' changed from the English word 'amplify'/'amplifier' which was shortened to 'amp'; the past participle/derived adjective 'amped' developed from that shortened form and later extended into slang meaning 'excited'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'made louder' or 'increased in volume', but over time it evolved into its current slang meaning of 'very excited' or 'energized'.

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Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

past tense or past participle form of 'amp' (to amplify, to increase the intensity or volume).

They amped the speakers before the show.

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Adjective 1

very excited or enthusiastic; eager and energized.

I'm so amped for the concert tonight.

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excitedstokedpsychedeager

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Adjective 2

amplified or made louder (often used in audio/electronics contexts).

The guitar sound was amped for the performance.

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Last updated: 2026/01/17 09:01

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