(of a theory or suggestion) To put forward
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Plural for extravagant or intensive publicity or promotion
“Is this just a typical case of overheated advance hype giving way to inevitably unmet expectations?”
(somewhat rare) Plural for a person who is addicted to a substance, typically illegal drugs
“Weissman later admitted that he had become a drug hype.”
(rare) Plural for a needle or syringe
“The addict was desperately searching for a hype to get his fix.”
Plural for boastful talk or claims that are exaggerated
Plural for a concerted set of messages aimed at influencing the opinions or behavior of large numbers of people
Plural for an extreme exaggeration or overstatement
Plural for public attention or fame
Plural for a typically loud state of activity or disturbance
Plural for media attention or elaborate ceremony
Plural for an instance of injecting or being injected with a needle
Plural for accumulation of something over time, leading to a backlog
To advertise or create publicity for
“In fact, some people in the publishing industry think it's a great idea, sponsors buying authors to hype their products, but why stop there?”
To increase in amount, size, degree or value
“In the world of modern football, the polls are thought of as a means to hype interest in the televised coverage of games.”
To express or describe in exaggerated terms
To campaign or advocate on an issue or for change, typically politically
To puff
(of a theory or suggestion) To put forward
To help or give aid to
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