hypeman

Stage energy booster

A hypeman is someone who builds excitement and energy, especially as a supporting performer who hypes up the crowd at concerts or introduces the main act.

In hip-hop, the hypeman backs up the lead rapper with ad-libs, call-and-response, and crowd engagement.

The term extends beyond music to anyone whose role is generating enthusiasm: Every sales team needs a hypeman to keep morale up.

He's basically her hypeman, always talking up her work to the boss.

support

cheerleader

Team spirit performer

wingman · sidekick · backup · advocate · promoter · amplifier · supporter · enabler · champion · ally

energy

excitement

State of eager enthusiasm

vigor · animation · liveliness · verve · zest · electricity · spark · fire · intensity · passion

performance

MC

Vocal performer or host

concert · rap · host · spotlight · applause · adlib · shoutout · backup · sidekick · duo

promotion

buzz

Continuous low drone

publicist · marketer · endorser · spokesperson · advocate · campaigner · clout · publicity · sensation · trendsetter

Opposites
performance role

hypemanheadliner

Top-billed performer

main act · headline act · frontman · star · lead vocalist

energy and audience effect

hypemanbuzzkill

Fun-spoiling person or thing

killjoy · wet blanket · party pooper · downer · energy vampire

promotional stance

hypemancritic

One who judges merit

hater · detractor · naysayer · skeptic · cynic

Family

hype, man, hyped, hypes, hyping, manly, manliness, mankind, manhood

Familiarity
Top 1,000,000
Profile
Concrete · Positive · Rated G