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hype

/haɪp/

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What does hype mean?

noun

  1. Promotion or propaganda, especially exaggerated claims.

verb

  1. To promote or advertise heavily.

adjective

  1. (informal) Hyped; excited.
More meanings (5)

adjective

  1. (slang) Excellent, cool.

noun

  1. (slang) Clipping of hypodermic needle.
  2. Alternative form of hipe (“wrestling move”).
  3. (dated, slang) A drug addict.

verb

  1. Alternative form of hipe (“wrestling move”).
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/haɪp/

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