hype
verb (used with object)
to stimulate, excite, or agitate (usually followed byup ).
Example Sentences
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Now, it was Tuesday, just a few hours before the meeting, and Daniels was hyping herself up.
From Slate ● Oct. 28, 2026
The stage felt emptier without them, but their bandmates worked hard to fill the gaps, hyping up the crowd with a succession of bass-heavy pop anthems and jaw-dropping dance breaks.
From BBC ● Sep. 4, 2026
Executives have been hyping up the launch event.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 31, 2026
“So now you add into the equation that people are available that day and it sounds fun. People are hyping it up. Add in the hot weather and the beach would be a relief.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 6, 2026
Brick speaks into my ear, hyping me up.
From "How It Went Down" by Kekla Magoon
