言い囃す

いいはやす

Also written 言囃す, 言いはやす

Meanings

1. Godan verb, Transitive to spread (e.g. a rumour); to talk about (widely); to make fun of
2. to sing the praises of; to praise to the skies

Kanji

• 言 say. Read as いう.
• 囃 play (music); accompany; beat time. Read as はやす.

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