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Ballyhoo Definition & Meaning

ballyhoo
noun
  1. blatant or sensational promotion
verb
  1. advertize noisily or blatantly

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  • "pictures of ballyhoo"
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Frequently asked questions

What does ballyhoo mean?
blatant or sensational promotion advertize noisily or blatantly
What part of speech is ballyhoo?
Ballyhoo is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does ballyhoo have?
Ballyhoo has 2 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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