hype
0 antonyms and opposites of hype, grouped by meaning.
Noun — Exaggerated promotion or buzz around something, often overselling how good it really is.
How to use hype
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
The adjective sense ("I'm hype") is informal slang, common in speech and social media.
Etymology
A clipped, shortened form of "hyperbole."
Full origin of hype →Frequently asked questions
What does “hype” mean?
The word “hype” means exaggerated promotion or buzz around something, often overselling how good it really is. In plain terms, loud, often overblown promotion — or, in slang, being excited.
How do you pronounce “hype”?
“Hype” is pronounced hyp (/haɪp/ in IPA).
How do you use “hype” in a sentence?
Here is “hype” used in a sentence: “Critics said the movie never lived up to the hype.”
What part of speech is “hype”?
Depending on how it is used, “hype” can be a noun, a verb and an adjective.
Is “hype” a common word?
“Hype” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “hype” have?
“Hype” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: exaggerated promotion or buzz around something, often overselling how good it really is.
Is hype a negative word?
As a noun, hype usually carries a sceptical edge: it means exaggerated promotion or buzz that oversells how good something really is, so calling a product "all hype" implies it will not live up to its promotion. The informal adjective sense is positive, though, meaning excited or thrilled, as in "I'm hype for the weekend."
What is the difference between hype and buzz?
Buzz is general excitement and talk around something, and it can arise naturally. Hype is stronger and usually implies deliberate, exaggerated promotion that oversells the thing being talked about, which is why "hype" more often sounds critical.
Is it "hyped" or "hype" when you mean excited?
Both occur in informal English. "Hyped" (often "hyped up") is the more widely used form, while "hype" as an adjective — "I'm so hype right now" — is newer slang meaning excited or thrilled. Neither form suits formal writing.