Definition of "ballyhoos" [ballyhoos]

• Plural form of ballyhoo. (noun)
• Third-person singular simple present indicative form of ballyhoo. (verb)

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• "So, the usual LJ kerfluffles (and ballyhoos) are frustrating for me, because people are expected to write with a voice of ethnic/racial/gender authority."
• "Either way it's a story that deserves attention, especially since the speaker constantly ballyhoos her experience, presidential readiness ( "on Day 1," etc.) and the like."
• "NBC Universal Universal Studios 'Super Bowl ad, above, ballyhoos a promotion."