I. ˈhīp noun
( -s )
Etymology: short for hypodermic
1. slang : hypodermic
2. slang : a narcotics addict
I. ˈhīp noun
Etymology: origin unknown
1. : deception : put-on
had come upon some way I could work a hype on the penal authorities — Malcolm X
2. : publicity ; especially : promotional publicity of an extravagant or contrived kind
II. ˈhīp transitive verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
Etymology: hype , noun (herein)
1. : to put on : mislead : deceive
2. : promote : publicize
hype youth-oriented products to young people — Nancy McCarthy
III. " transitive verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
Etymology: hype , noun (hypodermic injection)
1. : stimulate : jazz 2a — usually used with up
his assignment is to hype up the crowd — J.S.Radosta
2. : increase
tried to hype sales with enticing offers
• hyped-up ¦hīp¦dəp adjective