hype
hype Lexical Profile
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• noun
Extravagant or intensive publicity and promotion, often exaggerating the value or importance of a product, event, or idea.
"Despite all the media hype surrounding the new smartphone, the actual upgrades were quite minor."
A state of high excitement, anticipation, or enthusiasm among a group of people.
"The hype in the stadium reached a fever pitch just before the championship game began."
• verb
To promote or publicize a product, person, or event intensively, often exaggerating its benefits or importance.
"The studio spent millions of dollars to hype the summer blockbuster months before its release."
To stimulate, excite, or rouse someone into a state of high energy, confidence, or enthusiasm.
"The coach gave a passionate speech to hype the players before they ran onto the field."
• adjective
Excited, energetic, or thrilled about something; generating great enthusiasm or anticipation (informal/slang).
"The crowd got really hype as soon as the band walked onto the stage."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Originating in early 20th-century American slang, the word is widely thought to be a shortening of 'hyperbole' (exaggerated speech) or 'hypodermic' (referring to a drug injection that induces artificial energy).