hype
word
Definition
Excitement or attention that is created through lots of publicity or exaggerated promotion, often making something seem more important or impressive than it really is.
Usage & Nuances
'Hype' is informal and often used to express skepticism about whether something really deserves the excitement. Common phrases: 'media hype', 'just hype', 'believe the hype'. Frequently about movies, products, or trends.
Spanish: bombo - publicidad exageradaPortuguese (BR): hype - exagero (promoção)Portuguese (PT): hype - exagero (promoção)Chinese (Simplified): 炒作 - 宣传炒作Chinese (Traditional): 炒作 - 宣傳炒作Hindi: बहुत प्रचार - बड़ाचढ़ा प्रचारArabic: ضجة إعلامية - ترويج مبالغ فيهBengali: হাইপ - অতিরঞ্জিত প্রচারণাRussian: ажиотаж - шумихаJapanese: ハイプ - 誇大宣伝Vietnamese: quảng cáo rùm beng - thổi phồngKorean: 과대 광고 - 하이프Turkish: abartılı tanıtım - yutturmacı reklamUrdu: غلط چرچا - بڑھا چڑھا کر پیش کرناIndonesian: hype - promosi berlebihan
Example Sentences
There is a lot of hype about the new phone.
basic
The movie did not live up to the hype.
basic
Ignore the hype and decide for yourself.
basic
After all the hype, the concert tickets sold out in minutes.
natural
Some products aren't nearly as revolutionary as the hype makes them seem.
natural
Don't believe the hype—it's not as good as people say.
natural