Meaning Of The Word Ballyhoo

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What's The Definition Of Ballyhoo?

ballyhoo
You can use ballyhoo to refer to great excitement or anger about something, especially when you disapprove of it because you think it is unnecessary or exaggerated.

ballyhoo in American English
loud talk; noisy uproar
to advertise or promote by sensational methods
to advertise or push by ballyhoo
noun: a clamorous and vigorous attempt to win customers or advance any cause; blatant advertising or publicity

ballyhoo in British English
noun: a noisy, confused, or nonsensical situation or uproar
verb: to advertise or publicize by sensational or blatant methods

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