Definitions for Ballyhoo
ˈbæl iˌhu; ˌbæl iˈhubal·ly·hoo

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. ballyhoo, hoopla, hype, plugverb

   blatant or sensational promotion

2. ballyhooverb

   advertize noisily or blatantly

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Ballyhoo

   The ballyhoo halfbeak or ballyhoo (Hemiramphus brasiliensis) is a baitfish of the halfbeak family (Hemiramphidae). It is similar to the Balao halfbeak (H. balao) in most features. Ballyhoo are frequently used as cut bait and for trolling purposes by saltwater sportsmen. The fish is reported to have caused ciguatera poisoning in humans.Also known as balahu, redtailed balao, and yellowtail ballyhoo, ballyhoo can be seen above the waters skimming the surface to escape from their predators. The appearance is similar to skipping stones on the water.

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1. ballyhoo

   Ballyhoo refers to excessive or sensational publicity, advertising or fuss; hype; or extravagant or intentional fuss or commotion intended to attract attention. It can also refer to a noisy, confused, or nonsensical situation or uproar. In the natural world, ballyhoo is a type of tropical marine fish.

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1. Ballyhoo

   The ballyhoo or bally, Hemiramphus brasiliensis, is a baitfish of the halfbeak family. It is similar to the Balao halfbeak. Ballyhoo are frequently used as cut bait and for trolling purposes by saltwater sportsmen. Ballyhoo can also be seen above the waters skimming the surface to escape from their predators. The appearance is similar to skipping stones on the water.

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Usage in printed sourcesFrom: 

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How to pronounce Ballyhoo?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

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   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say Ballyhoo in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Ballyhoo in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Ballyhoo in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=Ballyhoo
2. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ballyhoo
3. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
4. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=Ballyhoo
5. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=Ballyhoo