Pronunciation: /ˈbæliˌhuː/

Definitions of ballyhoo

noun a noisy and overexcited reaction or response to something

Example Sentences

A1 The ballyhoo of the circus excited the children.

A2 The ballyhoo surrounding the new movie attracted a large audience.

B1 The marketing team created a lot of ballyhoo to promote the product launch.

B2 The politician's speech was full of ballyhoo, but lacked substance.

C1 The ballyhoo surrounding the celebrity's wedding was overwhelming.

C2 The company's ballyhoo about their new technology was met with skepticism by industry experts.

verb to promote or publicize (something) in an exaggerated or sensational way

Example Sentences

A1 The children ballyhooed with excitement when they saw the clown at the circus.

A2 The fans ballyhooed their favorite team as they scored the winning goal.

B1 The marketing team ballyhooed the new product launch with a flashy advertising campaign.

B2 The politician ballyhooed his accomplishments during the debate to win over voters.

C1 The company ballyhooed their commitment to sustainability in their annual report.

C2 The artist ballyhooed their latest exhibition with a series of high-profile interviews.

Examples of ballyhoo in a Sentence

formal The company's marketing team created a ballyhoo to promote the new product.

informal There was a lot of ballyhoo surrounding the concert last night.

slang I can't believe all the ballyhoo over that celebrity's new haircut.

figurative His ballyhoo about being the best player on the team was proven wrong during the game.

Grammatical Forms of ballyhoo

past tense

ballyhooed

plural

ballyhoos

comparative

more ballyhoo

superlative

most ballyhoo

present tense

ballyhoos

future tense

will ballyhoo

perfect tense

have ballyhooed

continuous tense

is ballyhooing

singular

ballyhoo

positive degree

ballyhoo

infinitive

to ballyhoo

gerund

ballyhooing

participle

ballyhooed

Origin and Evolution of ballyhoo

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Scottish Gaelic
Story behind the word: The word 'ballyhoo' is believed to have originated from the Scottish Gaelic word 'bàille' meaning 'town' and the Scottish Gaelic word 'lùth' meaning 'noise'. It was used to describe a noisy or extravagant publicity or promotion.
Evolution of the word: Over time, 'ballyhoo' evolved to also mean exaggerated or flamboyant publicity or promotion, often used in a derogatory manner to describe excessive hype or promotion.