hyped; hyping
1
: to promote or publicize extravagantly
hyping this fall's TV lineup
1
slang
: a narcotics addict
2
slang
: hypodermic
Examples of hype in a Sentence
Noun (1)
the prelaunch hype for the new cell phone translated into phenomenal sales numbers on release day
Verb (1)
the auto company has been hyping its forthcoming line of hybrids for almost a year now
Verb (2)
the TV writers tried to hype interest in the fading soap opera with flashy new plotlines
Noun (2)
a derelict building that's now a shooting gallery for heroin hypes
scattered inside the abandoned building were hypes and other signs of drug use
Adjective
a couple of the tracks on the album feature some really hype vocals
Recent Examples on the Web
Naomi Lim, The Washington Examiner, 22 May 2025
Sustainability Over Hype As the BAL expands and African basketball continues to gain global traction, many clubs will be tempted by shortcuts, quick signings, foreign rosters, and short-term hype.
—Sindiswa Mabunda, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
Joe Otterson, Variety, 20 May 2025
On the show, Wilson gave his hot takes on the latest NFL news, including Brock Purdy’s contract extension with the San Francisco 49ers and why he was hyped for the 2025 NFL Schedule release.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 19 May 2025
Childs Walker, Baltimore Sun, 12 Sep. 2022
The post-hype candidate had twice as many targets as Rob Gronkowski (six to three) and a touchdown.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Sep. 2020
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Noun
These investors have collectively spent $400 million on the coin, a type of cryptocurrency that depends on hype to increase its value.
—Naomi Lim, The Washington Examiner, 22 May 2025
Sustainability Over Hype As the BAL expands and African basketball continues to gain global traction, many clubs will be tempted by shortcuts, quick signings, foreign rosters, and short-term hype.
—Sindiswa Mabunda, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
Verb
Donna Langley, chairman, NBCUniversal Entertainment & Studios, and director Jon M. Chu both took the stage to hype the sequel and reveal trailers and a musical special coming to NBC.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 20 May 2025
On the show, Wilson gave his hot takes on the latest NFL news, including Brock Purdy’s contract extension with the San Francisco 49ers and why he was hyped for the 2025 NFL Schedule release.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 19 May 2025
Adjective
Patrick Queen and Justin Madubuike looked like classic post-hype breakout candidates.
—Childs Walker, Baltimore Sun, 12 Sep. 2022
The post-hype candidate had twice as many targets as Rob Gronkowski (six to three) and a touchdown.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Sep. 2020
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“Hype.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hype. Accessed 29 May. 2025.
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