ballyhoo artist

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Noun ballyhoo artist has 1 sense

sensationalist, ballyhoo artist - someone who uses exaggerated or lurid material in order to gain public attention
--₁ is a kind of publicist, publicizer, publiciser

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Ballyhoo Artist

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense: 1

Description: A person, typically in entertainment or promotion, who excels in creating exaggerated or sensationalized publicity or attention.

Example Sentence: The ballyhoo artist amazed the crowd with his over-the-top stunts and grandiose claims.

Sense: 2

Description: An individual adept at manipulating or creating false excitement or hype around a product, event, or idea.

Example Sentence: The ballyhoo artist used ingenious marketing tactics to generate a buzz about the upcoming movie release.