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hoopy

hoopy

9.9
Being confident and well prepared in most situations
  • adjective
  • Archaic
translation icon : genial
  • He is such a hoopy guy; everyone loves hanging out with him.

Examples

  • But this is so hoopy that I've got to have one!

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  • Ever since using WaniKani, I've basically become a kanji master (warning: obvious self-promotion alert), but whatever, you don't have to say I'm a hoopy frood or anything in the comments unless you really want to.

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  • And he was an enjoyable character and an undeniably hoopy frood.

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  • Her hoopy presentation impressed the entire class.

  • You should read his book; it's really hoopy and full of great advice.

Synonyms

sah
vshoopy
  • Slang
1 9.9

Very cool and impressive

highlights being knowledgeable and ready as well as impressive
jiggy
vshoopy
  • Slang
1 9.6

Looking stylish and attractive

adds being together and accomplished beyond mere looks
kool
vshoopy
  • Slang
9.3

Very stylish and liked by many people

adds being accomplished and well prepared rather than only stylish
hotsy-totsy
vshoopy
  • Archaic
9.9

Having a fashionable, attractive look, like new clothes or a neat room

stresses competence and preparation rather than only appearance
exy
vshoopy
  • Australian
9.9

Looks very stylish and attractive

includes being capable and well prepared not just stylish
kippy
vshoopy
  • UK
9.9

Having bright, stylish clothes or decorations that look showy for parties

focuses more on competence and preparedness than showy looks

Antonyms

141 4.9

Not able to do a job or task well

69 2.8

Not ready for something because the things you need or a plan are missing

Compounds

hoopy antic
  • Informal
9.9

Silly actions that try to make people laugh

How Cool

legendary
246 4.2
awesome
968 2.1
hoopy
  • Archaic
9.9
cool
  • Informal
2.2
hip
  • Informal
156 6.8

Surface Forms

hoopy positive

Etymology

Hoopy was made popular by writer Douglas Adams in his book 'The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy' as slang for someone 'very cool' and 'together'. A helpful way to remember hoopy is to think of someone who is 'hip' and 'in the loop', so hoopy means being skilled, prepared, and confident.