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hoopla

also hoop-la, 1877, hoop la, American English, earlier houp-la, exclamation accompanying quick movement (1870), of unknown origin, perhaps borrowed from French houp-là "upsy-daisy," also a cry to dogs, horses, etc. (see whoop).

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Definitions of hoopla from WordNet

hoopla (n.)
blatant or sensational promotion;
Synonyms: ballyhoo / hype / plug
From wordnet.princeton.edu