Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
hype
noun
/haɪp/
Definition
Hype refers to excessive promotion or publicity surrounding a person, event, product, or idea.
Examples
- The movie received a lot of hype before its release, but it didn’t live up to the expectations.
- There was considerable hype surrounding the new smartphone, with many people eager to buy it.
- The hype around the concert drew thousands of fans to the venue.
Meaning
It can imply that the amount of attention given is more than what is warranted or not fully justified.
Synonyms
- excitement
- promotion
- buzz
- exaggeration
- publicity
