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hype

n. uncountable
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈhaɪp// UK //hˈaɪp// hype Archaic Informal Slang

n. a lot of excitement or talk about something, often to make it seem more important than it really is. You see this when companies advertise a new product to make everyone want it.

n. intensive or exaggerated publicity or promotion intended to generate public interest. Informal in register; often implies that the actual quality of the subject may not justify the level of excitement.


SIMPLE

The new movie didn't live up to the hype.

CONTEXTUAL

Despite all the media hype surrounding the product launch, sales were surprisingly low during the first week.

COMPLEX

Marketing executives often struggle to balance genuine consumer engagement with artificial hype, as modern audiences are increasingly cynical toward aggressive promotional campaigns.

Synonyms
Origin

Clipping of hyperbole.

Usage

Commonly used in the phrase 'live up to the hype'.

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