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hype


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verb
hypedhyping

Definition of HYPE

transitive verb
1
: stimulate, enliven —usually used with up <hyping herself up for the game>
2
: increase
— hyped–up \ˈhīp-ˈdəp\ adjective

First Known Use of HYPE

1938

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