English Explanatory Dictionary

ballyhoo

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Sensational or clamorous advertising or publicity.
  2. Noisy shouting or uproar.
verb
  1. To sensationalize or make grand claims.
noun
  1. Certain species in family Hemiramphidae, inshore, surface-dwelling needlefish forming sizeable schools.
  2. Hemiramphus brasiliensis
noun
  1. An unseaworthy or slovenly ship.

Pronunciation

/bæliˈhuː/ en-us-ballyhoo.ogg en-au-ballyhoo.ogg

Word forms

ballyhoo ballyhoos ballyhooing ballyhooed

Etymology

A shortening of the Irish village Ballyhooly, known for its rowdiness.

Synonyms

hoopla

Related words

ballyhooed

Derived words

ballyhooer

Translations

Finnish: brasiliannokkakala French: aiguillette
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