Ballyhoo Meaning in English
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Definition
Noisy talk, excitement, or public attention made to attract interest, especially using exaggeration or bold advertising.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and often slightly negative; used to criticize exaggerated publicity or hype. Common with words like 'media ballyhoo', 'all the ballyhoo about', or 'just ballyhoo'. Rare in American English conversation, more often in print or ironic use.
Example Sentences
The movie had a lot of ballyhoo before it was released.
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Ignore the ballyhoo and make your own decision.
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There was plenty of ballyhoo about the new phone.
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After all the ballyhoo, the product just wasn’t that special.
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Don’t fall for the ballyhoo in the advertisements; read the real reviews.
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All the ballyhoo disappeared once people tried it for themselves.
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