word
Ballyhoo
BAL-ee-hoo
/ˈbælihuː/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
ballyhoo
Dictionary meaning
Extravagant publicity or fuss.
Examples
- Despite the ballyhoo, the launch was a flop.
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