hype
IPA: hˈaɪp
noun
- (marketing) Promotion or propaganda; especially exaggerated claims.
- (metonymically, slang, dated) A drug addict.
- (slang) Short for hypodermic needle. [A hollow needle with a sharp point intended to puncture the skin to draw a fluid from under the skin or inject a fluid under the skin, used as part of a hypodermic syringe.]
- Alternative form of hipe (“wrestling move”) [(wrestling) A throw in which the wrestler lifts his opponent from the ground, swings him to one side, knocks up his nearer thigh from the back with the knee, and throws him on his back.]
verb
- (transitive) To promote heavily; to advertise or build up.
- Alternative form of hipe (“wrestling move”) [(wrestling, transitive, intransitive) To throw (an opponent) using this technique.]
adjective
- (informal) Hyped; excited.
- (slang) Excellent, cool.
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