Pronunciation: /ˈbæliˌhuː/
noun a noisy and overexcited reaction or response to something
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
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.
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.
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