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Definition |
to promote or generate excitement about
something |
Examples |
1) The company's new advertising campaign is generating a lot of
hype among consumers. 2) The
hype surrounding the new superhero
movie is driving up ticket sales. |
Etymology |
It may come from the verb
"hyperbolize," which means to exaggerate or overstate something |
Synonyms |
promotion, buzz |
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