Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

lot-of-hype

phrase

/lɒt əv haɪp/

Definition

A large amount of excitement or publicity about something, often exaggerated or excessive.

Examples

The new smartphone received a lot of hype before its release, but many users found it underwhelming.
There was a lot of hype surrounding the blockbuster movie, but it didn’t live up to expectations.
At the conference, there was a lot of hype about the latest AI technologies.

Meaning

When something is described as having a lot of hype, it means that there is significant discussion or promotion surrounding it, usually leading to heightened expectations.