Word
stoked
US/ˈstoʊkt/
UK/stˈəʊkt/
Definition
adj. very excited, happy, or enthusiastic about something.
adj. feeling intense excitement or exhilaration. Predominantly used in informal registers and youth culture.
Examples
“I am so stoked for the concert tonight.”
“The surfers were stoked to see the massive waves rolling in after a week of calm water.”
“While the rest of the team remained cautious about the merger, the junior developers were stoked about the prospect of working with such advanced proprietary technology.”
Examples
simple
“I am so stoked for the concert tonight.”
contextual
“The surfers were stoked to see the massive waves rolling in after a week of calm water.”
complex
“While the rest of the team remained cautious about the merger, the junior developers were stoked about the prospect of working with such advanced proprietary technology.”
Usage
Usually follows a linking verb like 'be' or 'get' and is often followed by 'for' or 'about'.
Teaching tip
While originally associated with surf and skate culture, it is now common in general informal English to express high enthusiasm.
Real-World Examples
“Photograph: Miles Kalchik “It seems to be a real language right now in the music world,” says Julia Steiner, singer-guitarist of Ratboys, from the rockier end of this moment, “and I’m stoked about it.” Synonyms
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englishreference.com/q/stoked