Hype ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Hype ( noun )

1. Excessive or misleading publicity; extravagantly favorable promotion.
2. A feeling of excitement and enthusiasm, especially when excessive.

Origin:

Mid 19th century: of unknown origin.

Examples:

1. The hype surrounding the new movie was intense and people were eagerly awaiting its release.
2. She was skeptical of all the hype and decided to wait for the reviews before seeing it.
3. The media created a lot of hype about the new product, but it was not as good as advertised.

(As a verb)

Hype ( verb )

1. Excessive or misleading publicity; extravagantly favorable promotion.
2. A feeling of excitement and enthusiasm, especially when excessive.

Origin:

Mid 19th century: of unknown origin.

Examples:

1. The hype surrounding the new movie was intense and people were eagerly awaiting its release.
2. She was skeptical of all the hype and decided to wait for the reviews before seeing it.
3. The media created a lot of hype about the new product, but it was not as good as advertised.