Definition of ballyhoo

bal´ly`hoo
v. t.1.to advertize or publicize noisily or blatantly.
[imp. & p. p. ballyhooed ( ); p. pr. & vb. n. ballyhooing ( ).]
n.1.noisy or blatant advertizing or publicity.


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