"megahype" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From mega- + hype. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|mega|hype}} mega- + hype Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} megahype (uncountable)
  1. Extreme hype. Tags: uncountable
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