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June 15, 2021 Word of the Day

hype /ˈhaɪp/ noun
hype
/ˈhaɪp/
noun
There was a lot of media hype surrounding the candidate’s announcement.
There was a lot of media hype surrounding the candidate’s announcement.
Definition of HYPE

[noncount] informal + often disapproving

: talk or writing that is intended to make people excited about or interested in something or someone

  • There was a great deal of media hype surrounding the senator's announcement.

  • After months of promotional hype, the band finally released their new album.

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