Ballyhoo definition
A halfbeak (Hemiramphus brasiliensis) of the western Atlantic Ocean, often used as bait for saltwater fishing.
noun
Loud, exaggerated, or sensational advertising or propaganda.
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Sensational or clamorous advertising or publicity.
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To advertise or publicize by sensational methods.
verb
Loud talk; noisy uproar.
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(informal) To advertise or promote by sensational methods.
verb
Hemiramphus brasiliensis, an inshore, surface-dwelling species of needlefish forming sizeable schools.
noun
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Noisy shouting or uproar.
noun
Origin of ballyhoo
- American Spanish balajú, balao halfbeak probably of Taíno origin
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
- Origin unknown
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
- Possibly from Spanish balahu (“schooner”).
From Wiktionary
- Spanish balajú
From Wiktionary
- Unknown.
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