Hype up

Pronunciation: /ˈhaɪp ˈəp/

Hype up (verb)

  1. To talk about something in an exciting way so people feel more interested or enthusiastic.
  2. To encourage someone to feel more energetic or confident before an activity.
  3. To promote something too strongly, often making it seem better or more important than it really is.

Examples

  • The coach hypes up the team before the match.
  • I hype up my friends with good news.