Difference between revisions of "Hype"
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'''Hype''' (derived from ''[[hyperbole]]'') is promotion, especially promotion consisting of exaggerated claims. | '''Hype''' (derived from ''[[hyperbole]]'') is promotion, especially promotion consisting of exaggerated claims. | ||
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Revision as of 13:57, 22 June 2017
Origin
by shortening & alteration from hypodermic
Definitions
- noun
- 1: slang : a narcotics addict
- 2: slang : hypodermic
- 3: deception, put-on
- 4: publicity; especially: promotional publicity of an extravagant or contrived kind
- verb
- transitive verb
- 7: put on, deceive
- 8: to promote or publicize extravagantly hyping this fall's TV lineup
Description
Hype (derived from hyperbole) is promotion, especially promotion consisting of exaggerated claims.
