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 studio’s ballyhoos promised the greatest film of the year.
• Despite all the ballyhoos, the product failed to meet expectations.
• The carnival barker ballyhoos the amazing attractions inside the tent.
• She ballyhoos her new restaurant with flashy advertisements.
• The ballyhoos from the crowd could be heard blocks away.
• Critics say the company ballyhoos minor improvements as major breakthroughs.
• All the ballyhoos about the sale turned out to be misleading.