Definition of hype Hype

/hajˈp/ - [hayp] - hype

We found 4 definitions of hype from 3 different sources.

What does hype mean?

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Verb

hypes, hyping, hyped

hype - publicize in an exaggerated and often misleading manner

publicise, publicize, bare, air make public; "She aired her opinions on welfare"

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hype (Noun)
Promotion or propaganda; especially, exaggerated claims.
hype (Verb)
To promote heavily; to advertise or build up.

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hype, verb, present, 1st person singular of hype (infinitive).
hype, verb (infinitive).
hype, noun, singular of hypes.

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