hype

//haɪp//
B2Frequency Level 10Colloquial
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Noun

hypeSingular
hypesPlural
1

Extravagant or intensive publicity or promotion, often exaggerated or misleading.

Don't believe all the hype about that new product.

2

A state of intense excitement or enthusiasm, especially one generated by promotion.

The hype around the new smartphone release was incredible.

Verb

hypeInfinitive
hypePresent tense
hypedPast tense
hypedPast participle
hypingPresent participle
hypesThird-person singular
1

To promote or publicize something intensively, often with exaggeration.

The company hyped their new product on social media.

2

To stimulate or excite someone, often artificially.

The energy drink hyped him up before the game.