overhyping
|o-ver-hyp-ing|
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/ˌoʊvərˈhaɪpɪŋ/
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/ˌəʊvəˈhaɪpɪŋ/
(overhype)
excessive promotion
Etymology
Etymology Information
'overhype' originates from the prefix 'over-' meaning 'excessively' and the word 'hype', which is a short form of 'hyperbole', meaning 'exaggeration'.
Historical Evolution
'hype' evolved from the word 'hyperbole', which was used in Middle English to mean 'exaggeration'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'hype' meant 'exaggeration', but over time it evolved to mean 'excessive promotion or publicity'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
present participle of 'overhype'.
The media is overhyping the new movie.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45