ballyhooed

[US]/ˈbælɪˌhuːd/
[UK]/ˈbælɪˌhuːd/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.exaggeratedly or excessively promoted; publicized widely and often sensationally

Phrases & Collocations

ballyhooed event

ballyhooed product launch

ballyhooed celebrity appearance

ballyhooed victory celebration

ballyhooed new restaurant

ballyhooed promises

ignore the ballyhoo

Example Sentences

the film was ballyhooed as a blockbuster before its release.

despite all the ballyhooed features, the product didn't perform well.

the ballyhooed event turned out to be a disappointment.

many ballyhooed innovations fail to meet expectations.

the artist's ballyhooed gallery opening attracted a large crowd.

he was tired of the ballyhooed promises from politicians.

the ballyhooed launch of the new phone drew criticism.

the ballyhooed deal fell through at the last minute.

she was skeptical of the ballyhooed health benefits.

the ballyhooed competition ended up being a letdown.

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