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noun (1)
\ ˈhīp \

Definition of hype 

(Entry 1 of 5)

1 slang : a narcotics addict

2 slang : hypodermic

hype

verb (1)
hyped; hyping

Definition of hype (Entry 2 of 5)

transitive verb

1 : stimulate, enliven —usually used with up hyping herself up for the game

2 : increase

hype

verb (2)
hyped; hyping

Definition of hype (Entry 3 of 5)

transitive verb

1 : put on, deceive

2 : to promote or publicize extravagantly hyping this fall's TV lineup

hype

noun (2)

Definition of hype (Entry 4 of 5)

1 : deception, put-on

2 : publicity especially : promotional publicity of an extravagant or contrived kind all the hype before the boxing match

hype

adjective

Definition of hype (Entry 5 of 5)

slang

: excellent, cool

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Verb (1)

hyped-up \ˈhīpt-ˈəp \ adjective

Examples of hype in a Sentence

Adjective

 a couple of the tracks on the album feature some really hype vocals

First Known Use of hype

Noun (1)

1924, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb (1)

1938, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb (2)

circa 1931, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun (2)

1955, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adjective

1989, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for hype

Noun (1)

by shortening & alteration from hypodermic

Verb (2)

origin unknown

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Dictionary Entries near hype

hyparchic

hypaspist

hypautomorphic

hype

hyper

hyper-

Hypera

Phrases Related to hype

hype up

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