I. ˈhīp noun
Etymology: by shortening & alteration from hypodermic
Date: 1924
1. slang : a narcotics addict
2. slang : hypodermic
II. transitive verb
( hyped ; hyping )
Date: 1938
1. : stimulate , enliven — usually used with up
hyping herself up for the game
2. : increase
• hyped-up ˈhīp-ˈdəp adjective
III. transitive verb
( hyped ; hyp·ing )
Etymology: origin unknown
Date: circa 1931
1. : put on , deceive
2. : to promote or publicize extravagantly
hyping this fall's TV lineup
IV. noun
Date: 1955
1. : deception , put-on
2. : publicity ; especially : promotional publicity of an extravagant or contrived kind
all the hype before the boxing match
V. adjective
Date: 1989
slang : excellent , cool