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ballyhoos

The word “ballyhoos” has 3 syllables: bal-ly-hoos.

It's pronounced as /ˈbæliˌhuz/.

What is synonym and antonym for ballyhoos?

In the thesaurus, “ballyhoos” has 24 synonyms and 8 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for ballyhoos along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for ballyhoos

  • acclaims
  • advertises
  • alarums and excursions
  • announces
  • blows up
  • commotions
  • cracks up
  • cries up
  • disturbances
  • fun
  • furores
  • furors
  • fusses
  • hubbubs
  • noises
  • promotes
  • rows
  • sells
  • shindies
  • stirs
  • storms
  • trumpets
  • tub-thumps
  • turmoils

Antonyms for ballyhoos

  • calms
  • hushes
  • peaces
  • quiets
  • quietudes
  • rests
  • tranquilities
  • tranquillities

Meanings of ballyhoos

  • noun
    1. Sensational or clamorous advertising or publicity.
    2. Noisy shouting or uproar.
    3. Certain species in family Hemiramphidae, inshore, surface-dwelling needlefish forming sizeable schools.
    4. An unseaworthy or slovenly ship.
  • verb
    1. To sensationalise or make grand claims.

Example Sentences

  • The salesman's exaggerated ballyhoos about the product's benefits were met with skepticism.
  • Despite the ballyhoos surrounding the event, attendance was disappointingly low.
  • The carnival barkers shouted their ballyhoos to attract customers to their games.
  • The politician's promises were mere ballyhoos aimed at winning votes.
  • The marketing campaign relied heavily on flashy ballyhoos to capture the attention of consumers.

On this page you'll find 32 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to ballyhoos, such as: acclaims, advertises, alarums and excursions, announces, blows up, calms, commotions.

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