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/ˌoʊvərˈhaɪp/ · o-ver-hype
verb
- to promote or publicize something excessively or beyond what is justified The movie was overhyped by the critics, and it didn't live up to its expectations.
noun
- excessive or unjustified promotion or publicity The overhype surrounding the new product launch led to a huge disappointment when it was released.
Did you know? The term 'overhype' is often used in the context of movies, music, and video games, where it refers to the excessive promotion or publicity that can lead to unrealistic expectations and subsequent disappointment.