Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

just-hype

noun

/dʒʌst haɪp/

Definition

Just-hype refers to a situation or phenomenon that is promoted or talked about excessively, often without accompanying substance or genuine merit.

Examples

The latest smartphone release was just-hype, as it didn’t offer any significant improvements over the previous model.
Many movies are just-hype, receiving more attention from marketing than from actual quality content.

Meaning

The term is often used to describe trends, products, or events that are surrounded by a lot of excitement and buzz but may not live up to the expectations they create.