English Explanatory Dictionary

hype

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Promotion or propaganda, especially exaggerated claims.
verb
  1. To promote or advertise heavily.
adj
  1. Hyped; excited.
  2. Excellent, cool.
noun
  1. Clipping of hypodermic needle.
  2. A drug addict.
noun
  1. Alternative form of hipe (“wrestling move”).
verb
  1. Alternative form of hipe (“wrestling move”).

Pronunciation

/haɪp/ En-au-hype.ogg

Word forms

hype hypes hyping hyped more hype most hype hyp

Etymology

Clipping of hyperbole.

Derived words

cyberhype hypebeast hype beast hype cycle hype moments and aura hypemonger hype train hypey jam one's hype media hype megahype neurohype superhype hype man hypester hype up outhype overhype hypeness
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