First Known Use: 1924
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1hype
noun \ˈhīp\
Definition of HYPE
1
slang : a narcotics addict
2
slang : hypodermic
Origin of HYPE
by shortening & alteration from hypodermic
2hype
verb
hypedhyping
Definition of HYPE
transitive verb
First Known Use of HYPE
1938
3hype
verb
hypedhyp·ing
Definition of HYPE
transitive verb
2
: to promote or publicize extravagantly <hyping this fall's TV lineup>
Origin of HYPE
origin unknown
First Known Use: circa 1931
Other Business Terms
4hype
noun
Definition of HYPE
2
: publicity; especially : promotional publicity of an extravagant or contrived kind <all the hype before the boxing match>
First Known Use of HYPE
1955
Other Business Terms
5hype
adjective
Definition of HYPE
slangFirst Known Use of HYPE
1989
Related to HYPE
- Synonyms
- A-OK, A1, awesome, bang-up, banner, beautiful, blue-chip, blue-ribbon, boffo, bonny (also bonnie) [chiefly British], boss [slang], brag, brave, bully, bumper, capital, choice, classic, cool [slang], corking, crackerjack, cracking, dandy, divine, dope [slang], down [slang], dynamite, fab, fabulous, famous, fantabulous [slang], fantastic, fine, first-class, first-rate, first-string, five-star, four-star, frontline, gangbusters (also gangbuster), gilt-edged (or gilt-edge), gone [slang], grand, great, groovy, heavenly, high-class, hot, excellent [slang], immense, jim-dandy, keen, lovely, marvelous (or marvellous), mean, neat, nifty, noble, number one (also No. 1), numero uno, out-of-sight [slang], par excellence, peachy, peachy keen, phat [slang], prime, primo [slang], prize, prizewinning, quality, radical [slang], righteous [slang], sensational, slick, splendid, stellar, sterling, superb, superior, superlative, supernal, swell, terrific, tip-top, top, top-flight, top-notch, top-of-the-line, topping [chiefly British], top-shelf, unsurpassed, wizard [chiefly British], wonderful
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