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 | ||