hype train

noun

hype train

noun
1

Derogatory, Sometimes An audience or other group of people who are hyped over something; people who highly and sometimes excessively anticipates something that has been highly advertised and promoted.

  • That new film is being advertised way too much, but it's working – everyone is joining the hype train.
Related terms
bandwagon

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