Definition of hype
1
slang
: a narcotics addict
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Origin and Etymology of hype
by shortening & alteration from hypodermic
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First Known Use: 1924
in the meaning defined at sense 1
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1938
Definition of hype
hyped;
hyping
2
: to promote or publicize extravagantly
- hyping this fall's TV lineup
Origin and Etymology of hype
origin unknown
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First Known Use: circa 1931
in the meaning defined at sense 1
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First Known Use of hype
1955
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Examples of hype in a Sentence
a couple of the tracks on the album feature some really hype vocals
First Known Use of hype
1989
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