Associations to the word «Ballyhoo»

Wiktionary

BALLYHOO, noun. Sensational or clamorous advertising or publicity.
BALLYHOO, noun. Noisy shouting or uproar.
BALLYHOO, verb. To sensationalise or make grand claims.
BALLYHOO, noun. Hemiramphus brasiliensis, an inshore, surface-dwelling species of needlefish forming sizeable schools.
BALLYHOO, noun. An unseaworthy or slovenly ship.

Dictionary definition

BALLYHOO, noun. Blatant or sensational promotion.
BALLYHOO, verb. Advertize noisily or blatantly.

Wise words

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