All ballyhoo synonyms
bal·ly·hoo
B b noun ballyhoo
- plug — an apparatus for splitting stone, consisting of two tapered bars (feathers) inserted into a hole drilled into the stone, between which a narrow wedge (plug) is hammered to spread them.
- publicity — extensive mention in the news media or by word of mouth or other means of communication.
- buildup — praise or favorable publicity, esp. when systematic and intended to make something popular, well-known, etc.
- hoopla — bustling excitement or activity; commotion; hullabaloo; to-do.
- advertisement — An advertisement is an announcement in a newspaper, on television, or on a poster about something such as a product, event, or job.
- hype — to stimulate, excite, or agitate (usually followed by up): She was hyped up at the thought of owning her own car.
- promotion — advancement in rank or position.
- touting — to solicit business, employment, votes, or the like, importunately.
- uproar — a state of violent and noisy disturbance, as of a multitude; turmoil.
- to-do — bustle; fuss: They made a great to-do over the dinner.
- racket — a light bat having a netting of catgut or nylon stretched in a more or less oval frame and used for striking the ball in tennis, the shuttlecock in badminton, etc.
- hullabaloo — a clamorous noise or disturbance; uproar.
- commotion — A commotion is a lot of noise, confusion, and excitement.
- ruckus — a noisy commotion; fracas; rumpus: The losers are sure to raise a ruckus.
- shemozzle — a noisy confusion or dispute; uproar
- kerfuffle — Chiefly British Informal. a fuss; commotion.
- propaganda — information, ideas, or rumors deliberately spread widely to help or harm a person, group, movement, institution, nation, etc.
verb ballyhoo
- hyped — to stimulate, excite, or agitate (usually followed by up): She was hyped up at the thought of owning her own car.
- preindicate — to indicate in advance; presage: The early thaw preindicated an avalanche.
- set forth — to put (something or someone) in a particular place: to set a vase on a table.
- overpraise — to praise excessively or unduly.
- advertise — If someone or something advertises a particular quality, they show it in their appearance or behaviour.
- herald — (formerly) a royal or official messenger, especially one representing a monarch in an ambassadorial capacity during wartime.
- make a pitch for — to give verbal support to
- lend a hand — the terminal, prehensile part of the upper limb in humans and other primates, consisting of the wrist, metacarpal area, fingers, and thumb.
- put on the map — a representation, usually on a flat surface, as of the features of an area of the earth or a portion of the heavens, showing them in their respective forms, sizes, and relationships according to some convention of representation: a map of Canada.
- stick up for — to pierce or puncture with something pointed, as a pin, dagger, or spear; stab: to stick one's finger with a needle.
- forerun — to run in front of; come before; precede.
- advance — To advance means to move forward, often in order to attack someone.
- stand by — a staunch supporter or adherent; one who can be relied upon.
- see through — Also, see-thru [see-throo] /ˈsiˌθru/ (Show IPA). transparent: a see-through blouse.
- pave the way — be a pioneer
- put forward — to move or place (anything) so as to get it into or out of a specific location or position: to put a book on the shelf.
- tip off — a small present of money given directly to someone for performing a service or menial task; gratuity: He gave the waiter a dollar as a tip.
- take care of — a state of mind in which one is troubled; worry, anxiety, or concern: He was never free from care.
- further — at or to a great distance; a long way off; at or to a remote point: We sailed far ahead of the fleet.
- tout — to solicit business, employment, votes, or the like, importunately.
- help — to give or provide what is necessary to accomplish a task or satisfy a need; contribute strength or means to; render assistance to; cooperate effectively with; aid; assist: He planned to help me with my work. Let me help you with those packages.
- root for — to encourage a team or contestant by cheering or applauding enthusiastically. Synonyms: cheer, cheer on, shout for, applaud, clap, boost, support.
- circularize — to distribute circulars to
- puff — a short, quick blast, as of wind or breath.
- go with — to move or proceed, especially to or from something: They're going by bus.
- foretoken — a sign of a future event; omen; forewarning.