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bal·ly·hoo
[n. bal-ee-hoo; v. bal-ee-hoo, bal-ee-hoo] noun, plural bal·ly·hoos, verb, bal·ly·hooed, bal·ly·hoo·ing. noun
1.
a clamorous and vigorous attempt to win customers or advance any cause; blatant advertising or publicity.
2.
clamor or outcry.
3.
a halfbeak, Hemiramphus brasiliensis, inhabiting both sides of the Atlantic Ocean.
verb (used with object), verb (used without object)
4.
to advertise or push by ballyhoo.
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Ballyhoos
is always a great word to know.
So is zedonk. Does it mean:
| the offspring of a zebra and a donkey. |
| a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison. |
Origin:
1830–40, Americanism; of uncertain origin
1830–40, Americanism; of uncertain origin
Synonyms
1. buildup, hoopla, fanfare; hype.
1. buildup, hoopla, fanfare; hype.
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