Definition of a hype

hype

adjective

excited.
The whole school was hype over the Homecoming game.
- See more words with the same meaning: excited, energetic.
Last edited on Nov 04 1999. Submitted by Brooke B. from Illinois, USA on Nov 04 1999.
neat, good, exciting, etc.; "cool".
That car is hype!
Your beats are hype!
- See more words with the same meaning: exciting, fun, full of people.
- See more words with the same meaning: good, okay, cool, awesome, fun.
Last edited on May 13 2013. Submitted by Lesley from Ashburn, VA, USA on Nov 30 2001.

noun

anticipatory excitement, especially when the actual thing doesn't turn out to be as good as expected.
That party was all hype.
- See more words with the same meaning: bad, poor, sucks, common, generally displeasing.
- See more words with the same meaning: excited, energetic.
Last edited on Mar 21 2002. Submitted by Vanessa G. from Wading River, NY, USA on Mar 21 2002.
excitement, talk.
What's all the hype about this party?
- See more words with the same meaning: information, gossip, speech, talk.
Last edited on Nov 18 2002. Submitted by Shawna B. from Fall City, WA, USA on Nov 18 2002.

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Other terms relating to 'bad, poor, sucks, common, generally displeasing':
*sht out of luck**	Definitions include: in an irreparable bad situation.
*lame-ss**	Definitions include: a disliked person.
worked	Definitions include: appearing tired, run down, "beat," etc.
*shts, the**	Definitions include: something displeasing.
*suck a bag of dcks**	Definitions include: an insult or retort.
unholy	Definitions include: very bad.
*piece of sht**	Definitions include: an item of poor quality.
pid	Definitions include: "stupid".
naff	Definitions include: really bad, unfashionable, or of very low quality.
retarded	Definitions include: bad, of poor quality.
ugly	Definitions include: of a situation, very bad.
cottage	Definitions include: bad, old, worn-out, or stupid.
weak	Definitions include: inadequate or displeasing.
hacked up	Definitions include: a system that was created by hacking it up over time.
*ten pounds of sht in a five-pound bag**	Definitions include: anything displeasing.
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Other terms relating to 'excited, energetic':
amped	Definitions include: "cool"; "awesome"; "sweet".
juiced	Definitions include: excited.
wired	Definitions include: under the influence of stimulants, e.g. caffeine or methamphetamines.
fired up	Definitions include: excited.
siked	Definitions include: alternative spelling of "psyched".
hyped up	Definitions include: overly excited.
bug	Definitions include: to pester or annoy.
yippee ki-yay	Definitions include: exclamation of excitement.
get it up	Definitions include: to get an erection.
fired up and ready to go	Definitions include: excited and ready to start.
crunk	Definitions include: extremely fun; exciting; wild.
woo	Definitions include: vagina.
ciced	Definitions include: "excited".
*make (one's) dck hard**	Definitions include: to excite a person.
amped up	Definitions include: energetic due to consumption of a stimulant.
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Other terms relating to 'exciting, fun, full of people':
rush	Definitions include: an exciting occurrence.
chilling	Definitions include: fun or relaxing.
packed	Definitions include: full of.
jam-packed	Definitions include: extremely full.
off da heezie	Definitions include: extreme; wild; awesome.
*make (one's) dck hard**	Definitions include: to excite a person.
thrill	Definitions include: For words meaning a thrill, see the thesaurus category words meaning exciting, fun, full of people.
cray-cray	Definitions include: crazy, i.e. strange, insane, or wild.
blast	Definitions include: something very fun.
amped	Definitions include: "cool"; "awesome"; "sweet".
hopping	Definitions include: full of people.
off the hizzle	Definitions include: use in place of "off the hook" meaning very good, excellent, cool, or tight.
all that	Definitions include: superior, as good as it gets.
thick	Definitions include: having a nice body.
off the heezy fo' sheezy	Definitions include: "off the heezy for sheezy", i.e. "off the hook for sure".
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Other terms relating to 'good, okay, cool, awesome, fun':
radical	Definitions include: very good; excellent; "cool"; "awesome".
chicky	Definitions include: really cool or awesome
smashing	Definitions include: very good.
off tha hizzy fo shezzy	Definitions include: tight cool sweet. etc. also nice something is nice.
killer	Definitions include: very good, excellent, impressive; "cool"; "awesome".
gorge	Definitions include: "gorgeous".
*btchin'**	Definitions include: very good, excellent; "cool"; "awesome".
epic	Definitions include: impressive.
thick	Definitions include: having a nice body.
bananas	Definitions include: unbelievable; ridiculous; crazy.
bomb, the	Definitions include: very good, excellent, the best; "cool"; "awesome". Also bomb; bomby.
great	Definitions include: For slang words meaning great, see good, okay, cool, awesome, fun.
bostin	Definitions include: very good; excellent; "cool"; "awesome".
pissa	Definitions include: toilet.
thrill	Definitions include: For words meaning a thrill, see the thesaurus category words meaning exciting, fun, full of people.
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Other terms relating to 'information, gossip, speech, talk':
pep talk	Definitions include: a conversation or speech designed to raise a person or group's mood or confidence.
get the 411	Definitions include: See the 411.
juicy	Definitions include: secret or incriminating.
scoop	Definitions include: a ride in a motor vehicle.
noise	Definitions include: a lot of talk; "babble".
dirt, the	Definitions include: inside information; "gossip".
blabber	Definitions include: idle talk.
dirt	Definitions include: negative information about a person or organization.
banter	Definitions include: Gossip, Fun, Cheeky Chat.
juice	Definitions include: gossip, secret information.
dox	Definitions include: personal information about a person (for example: their real name, home address, phone number) that has been released on the web.
411	Definitions include: See the 411.
buzz	Definitions include: to call on a telephone.
low-down, the	Definitions include: the inside information.
jibber jabber	Definitions include: incessant, idle talk.
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Slang terms with the same root words

Other terms relating to 'hype':
Hollywood hype	Definitions include: its money talking.
hype up	Definitions include: to promote, usually to excess.