Meaning of Hype | Babel Free

Definitions

1. Promotion or propaganda, especially exaggerated claims.
   uncountable, usually
2. Clipping of hypodermic needle.
   abbreviation, alt-of, clipping, slang
3. A drug addict.
   dated, metonymically, slang

Equivalents

Examples

“After all the hype for the diet plan⟳, only the results ended up slim.”

“Don't believe⟳ the hype, it's a sequel / As an equal can I get⟳ this through to you”

“I was never one to believe⟳ the hype Save⟳ that for the black and white”

“The first Grand Slam showpiece between the two dominant players on the ATP Tour had been a tantalising prospect - and it surpassed the hype.”

“hype kit”

“The Mob enforced the No-“H” Law. They tortured pushers. They killed them. Local hypes copped in L.A. Local hypes rode the Heroin Highway.”

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