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hype
What does hype mean?
Excitement or buzz around something, or the quality of being exciting and praiseworthy.
"The party last night was pure hype."
Origin
General slang 'hype', embedded in MLE usage.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'hype' mean here?
It means excitement or buzz, or something so good it deserves praise, e.g. 'the party was pure hype'.
How do you use 'hype'?
As a noun for something exciting or brilliant, e.g. 'that gig was hype'. It can also describe someone getting overexcited.
Where does this use come from?
It's the general slang word 'hype', embedded in and widely used within Multicultural London English.
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