Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

hyp

Slang

/hʌɪp/

Definition

Hyp is an informal term that can refer to something that is exaggerated or an enthusiastic or exaggerated promotion of something.

Examples

There’s a lot of hyp around the new movie release, but I don’t find it that impressive.
The hyp created by the marketing team made everyone eager to buy the product.

Meaning

The term ‘hyp’ is often used to describe a state of excitement or hype surrounding a person, event, or trend, indicating an artificial or overly enthusiastic manner of speaking about it.