Ballyhoo Word Meaning

Etymology:

early 20th century: American coinage of unknown origin

Audio Pronunciation:

Definition:

extravagant publicity or fuss

Short Definition:

extravagant publicity or fuss

Examples:

• after all the ballyhoo, the film was a flop

Audio Pronunciation:

Definition:

praise or publicize extravagantly

Short Definition:

praise or publicize extravagantly

Examples:

• each company ballyhoos its product as though it were the most outstanding in all creation
• a much-ballyhooed musical extravaganza