Hyperactive
Hyperactive adjective - Being in a state of increased activity or agitation.
Manic and hyperactive are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Manic" instead an adjective "Hyperactive".
Manic
Manic adjective - Affected with or marked by frenzy or mania uncontrolled by reason.
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Hyperactive and manic are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Hyperactive" instead an adjective "Manic".
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- Manic Pixie Dream Girl - Punkish indie-rock band who play hyperactive, annoyingly catchy songs.
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Miles Vorkosigan is hyperactive, manic-depressive, has a stunted body, and shows a fascination with a secret identity that can be seen as bordering on multiple-personality disorder.
Source: Bunny-Ears Lawyer - Spastic: In America, it means hyperactive ("manic" in British English) or out of control, but to British ears, this is a major insult for the mentally disabled (like "retard", or worse).
Source: Useful Notes / British English
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