Definition of hype
(Entry 1 of 5)
1
slang
: a narcotics addict
hype
verb (1)
hyped; hyping
Definition of hype (Entry 2 of 5)
2
: increase
hype
verb (2)
hyped; hyping
Definition of hype (Entry 3 of 5)
2
: to promote or publicize extravagantly
hyping this fall's TV lineup
hype
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The first known use of hype was in 1924
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