English noun: hype | |||
1. | hype (communication) blatant or sensational promotion | ||
Synonyms | ballyhoo, hoopla, plug | ||
Broader (hypernym) | packaging, promotion, promotional material, publicity | ||
English verb: hype | |||
1. | hype (communication) publicize in an exaggerated and often misleading manner | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something. Something ----s something | ||
Broader (hypernym) | air, bare, publicise, publicize | ||