high keyed
/ˈhaɪ ˈkiːd/
adjective
- Very nervous, tense, or easily excited; having a high-strung personality.
- His high-keyed nature made him a great performer but a difficult person to relax with.
- The high-keyed puppy barked at every little noise in the house.
- She was so high-keyed before the exam that she couldn't sit still.
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