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noun (1) ˈhīp. Synonyms of hype. 1. slang : a narcotics addict. 2. slang : hypodermic. hype. 2 of 5. verb (1) hyped; hyping. transitive verb. 1. : stimulate, enliven usually used with up. hyping herself up for the game. 2. : increase. hyped-up. ˈhīpt-ˈəp. adjective. hype. 3 of 5. verb (2) hyped; hyping.
a situation in which something is advertised and discussed in newspapers, on television, etc. a lot in order to attract everyone's interest: media hype. hype around/surrounding There's been a lot of hype around/ surrounding his latest film. I've been put off reading the book because of all the hype. Compare. ballyhoo old-fashioned slang.
noun [ U ] informal uk / haɪp / us / haɪp / Add to word list. a situation in which something is advertised and discussed in newspapers, on television, etc. a lot in order to attract everyone's interest: media hype. hype around/surrounding There's been a lot of hype around/ surrounding his latest film.
noun [ U ] uk / haɪp / us. Add to word list. Add to word list. a lot of attention that something gets, especially in newspapers, on television, etc, making it seem more important or exciting than it really is: media hype. There's been a lot of hype about/ surrounding his latest film.
verb (used with object) , hyped, hyp·ing. to stimulate, excite, or agitate (usually followed by up ): She was hyped up at the thought of owning her own car. to create interest in by flamboyant or dramatic methods; promote or publicize showily: a promoter who knows how to hype a prizefight.
