2006-06-30 11:41:02 · 6 answers · asked by waterlily612786 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
It essentially means "given more praise than deserved." When someone really pumps something up, and upon experiencing it (or whatever) you are "underwhelmed" or disappointed.
For example - I often find that most big Hollywood 'blockbuster' movies are massively overrated.
2006-06-30 13:44:18 · answer #1 · answered by livysmom27 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When people say really great things about something: a movie, a product, a person, and build the thing up beyond how good it is. So that, when you experience it, you don't think it lives up to the hype.
2006-06-30 18:45:21 · answer #2 · answered by BluedogGirl 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It means the actual quality of something does not live up to it's reputation.
2006-06-30 18:45:40 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
rated or assessed to be better or of higher quality than it actually is
2006-06-30 19:49:44 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
it is a very naughty word, not to be used in a public forum such as this.
2006-06-30 18:58:23 · answer #5 · answered by Fish-Eye 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
you have got to be kidding me!
2006-06-30 18:45:09 · answer #6 · answered by getmerkd 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋