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ballyhoos

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

It's pronounced as /ˈbæliˌhuz/

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In the thesaurus, “ballyhoos” has 135 synonyms and 9 antonyms.

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

Synonyms for ballyhoos

Antonyms for ballyhoos

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 144 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to ballyhoos, such as: acclaims, ados, advances, advertises, alarums and excursions, announces, applauds.

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