Ballyhoo Man

Pronunciation: /ˈbæliˌhuː mæn/

Definitions of ballyhoo man

noun a person who promotes or advertises something in an exaggerated or flamboyant manner

Example Sentences

A1 The ballyhoo man shouted loudly to attract customers to his stall.

A2 The ballyhoo man used a megaphone to promote the upcoming circus event.

B1 The ballyhoo man was known for his energetic and persuasive sales pitches.

B2 The ballyhoo man's antics drew a large crowd to the street performance.

C1 The ballyhoo man was a master at creating excitement and buzz for the product launch.

C2 The ballyhoo man's charisma and showmanship made him a legend in the advertising industry.

Examples of ballyhoo man in a Sentence

formal The ballyhoo man was responsible for attracting a crowd to the event with his lively announcements.

informal The ballyhoo man really knows how to get people excited about the show.

slang That ballyhoo man sure knows how to hype up a crowd!

figurative She was like a ballyhoo man, always drawing attention to herself with her flamboyant personality.

Grammatical Forms of ballyhoo man

• past tense: ballyhooed
• plural: ballyhoo men
• comparative: more ballyhoo
• superlative: most ballyhoo
• present tense: ballyhoo man
• future tense: will ballyhoo man
• perfect tense: has ballyhooed man
• continuous tense: is ballyhooing man
• singular: ballyhoo man
• positive degree: ballyhoo man
• infinitive: to ballyhoo man
• gerund: ballyhooing man
• participle: ballyhooed man

Origin and Evolution of ballyhoo man

First Known Use: 1880 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'ballyhoo man' originated in the United States in the late 19th century.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a person who promotes or advertises a show or event with exaggerated or extravagant claims, the term 'ballyhoo man' has evolved to also describe someone who engages in loud or noisy promotion or hype in general.