# stoked

/ˈstoʊkt/ (US) · /stˈəʊkt/ (UK)

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/stoked
Updated: 2026-08-08

## Senses

### 1. excited

adjective · CEFR B2 · Slang · Informal

very excited, happy, or enthusiastic about something.

For teachers: feeling intense excitement or exhilaration. Predominantly used in informal registers and youth culture.

- I am so stoked for the concert this weekend.
- The surfers were absolutely stoked when they saw the size of the swell approaching the bay.

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.

## 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.

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