ballyhoo
Sensational or clamorous advertising or publicitySensational or clamorous advertising or publicity.
Meaning
5 senses(informal)Sensational or clamorous advertising or publicity.
шуми́хаšumíxa, сенса́цияsensácija
blatant or sensational promotion
(informal)Noisy shouting or uproar.
Klamauk
шумšum, гамgam
Certain species in family Hemiramphidae, inshore, surface-dwelling needlefish forming sizeable schools.
Certain species in family Hemiramphidae, inshore, surface-dwelling needlefish forming sizeable schools.
Hemiramphus brasiliensis
An unseaworthy or slovenly ship.
Translations
4 languagesOrigin
Uncertain. Perhaps a shortening of the Irish village Ballyhooly, known for its rowdiness.Uncertain. Perhaps a shortening of the Irish village Ballyhooly, known for its rowdiness.
Borrowed from Spanish balajú.
Possibly from Spanish balahú (“schooner”).
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Forms
plural: ballyhoos / ballyhooSynonyms
3 synonymsWord family
1 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Plural nouns — Because its plural is irregular
See also
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