- The word is used to describe a person, place, or thing that one could get hyped up for via conversion.
Hype1
zero derivation Adjective
Highly regarded or anticipated. Contains populist connotation, hinting at positive majority opinion. Also characterized by excitement.
Etymology : From the verb hype, as in to hype up.
Source : “It’s like the producers just asked themselves, “Who is the most hype actor and actress right now?”, and they just shoved them together in a mediocre film.” (Friend, August 2017)
Last modified: 30 November 2017