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hype 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 |