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Meaning of ballyhoo

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

ballyhoo

Pronunciation:/bæliˈhuː//bæliˈhuː/

noun

Definitions

  1. Sensational or clamorous advertising or publicity.

  2. Noisy shouting or uproar.

verb

Definitions

  1. To sensationalise or make grand claims.

Sources:https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/ballyhoo

ballyhoo

Pronunciation:/bæliˈhuː//bæliˈhuː/

noun

Definitions

  1. Certain species in family Hemiramphidae, inshore, surface-dwelling needlefish forming sizeable schools.

Sources:https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/ballyhoo

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