1. extravagant or sensational publicity or advertising
Usage: informal
2. noisy shouting or uproar
Usage: informal

1. to advertise or publicize in a sensational way
Usage: informal

Examples

• The movie’s release was preceded by months of ballyhoo.
• Despite all the ballyhoo, the product failed to meet expectations.
• The carnival created quite a ballyhoo when it came to town.
• What’s all this ballyhoo about the new restaurant?
• The company ballyhooed their latest invention at the trade show.
• Critics said the book didn’t live up to its ballyhoo.
• The political rally generated a lot of ballyhoo in the media.