hype
Pluralhypes (some meanings)
Pluralhypes (some meanings)
- 1Talk and advertising that make people excited about something, often saying it is better than it is.
The movie was fine, but it was not worth all the hype.
There was a lot of hype about the new phone before it came out.
UsagePeople often say live up to the hype or not worth the hype, and a lot of hype.
- 2To talk about something a lot or advertise it so that people get excited about it.
The store hyped its big sale for weeks.
Why do they always hype every new game so much?
UsageOften hyped as something, or heavily hyped. A hyped film is advertised a lot; a hyped crowd is excited.
Similarpromote, tout, publicize, plug, advertise
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- 4To fill someone with excitement and energy, or to become very excited yourself.
Our coach always gives a loud speech to hype us up before a game.
Everyone in class got hyped up when the teacher said we could go outside.
UsageUsually with up: hype someone up, or get hyped up.
Less common meanings
- 5
- 6Clipping of hypodermic needle. A short slang word for a needle that goes under the skin.
Note
- 7A person who cannot stop taking drugs.
The hype in the next cell shook all night, wanting more drugs.
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.
2001, James Ellroy, The Cold Six ThousandNote
- 8Alternative form of hipe. It names a wrestling throw that lands the other person on their back.
- 9Alternative form of hipe. It means to throw someone in wrestling by lifting them and turning them onto their back.
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Origin
Its origin is uncertain. It may be a short form of hyperbole.