Definition of Hype
Hype
Hype
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
Excessive publicity or promotion, often to create excitement or interest.
e.g. The company's new product received a lot of hype before its release.
(verb)
to intensively publicize or promote something (an idea or a product), especially using exaggeration to overstate its benefits or significance;
e.g. The salesman could effortlessly hype the product to any customer.
(verb)
in informal usage, to stimulate someone and make them more lively, excited, or enthusiastic (used as "hype up");
e.g. The coach made a speech to hype up the team before the game.
(adjective)
in informal usage, cool or excellent;
e.g. We attended a hype party on Friday night.
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