ballyhoo

Meaning

Noun

1. Sensational or clamorous advertising or publicity.
2. Noisy shouting or uproar.

Verb

To sensationalize or make grand claims.

Synonyms

noise

racket

clamor

ruckus

rumpus

sensation

hullabaloo

hype

tumult

uproar

hoopla

fracas

plug

jangle

luridness

propaganda

shindy

stir

ado

undue fuss

advertise

advertisement

bluster

brouhaha

clamour

clamouring

clatter

commotion

din

fuss

halloo

hubbub

Translations

alboroto

battage

velvele

marktschreierisch anpreisen

σαματάς

υπερβολική διαφήμιση

διαφημίζω πολύ

aiguillette

🎀

surmédiatisation

battage

onzin

alardear

alarido

θόρυβος

Pronounced as (IPA)

/bæliˈhuː/

Etymology

Uncertain. Perhaps a shortening of the Irish village, "Ballyhooly" known for its rowdiness.