Dictionary

ballyhoo

noun bal·ly·hoo \ˈba-lē-ˌhü\

: talk or writing that is designed to get people excited or interested in something

plural bal·ly·hoos

Full Definition of BALLYHOO

1
:  a noisy attention-getting demonstration or talk
2
:  flamboyant, exaggerated, or sensational promotion or publicity
3
:  excited commotion
ballyhoo transitive verb
ADVERTISEMENT

Origin of BALLYHOO

origin unknown
First Known Use: 1901

Browse

Next Word in the Dictionary: bally platformPrevious Word in the Dictionary: ballyhackAll Words Near: ballyhoo
ADVERTISEMENT
How to use a word that (literally) drives some people nuts.
Test your vocab with our fun, fast game
Ailurophobia, and 9 other unusual fears