green-ink letter en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- [-ɾɚ] (General-American)
- /ˌɡɹin.ɪŋk ˈlɛtɚ/ (General-American)
- /ˌɡɹiːn.ɪŋk ˈlɛtə/ (Received-Pronunciation)
Etymology
See green-ink brigade.
Meanings
- (UK) A letter written to a newspaper editor, politician, etc., expressing eccentric views; such a letter is often stereotyped as being handwritten in green ink, characterized by the frequent use of capital letters and underlining, and lengthy.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| green-ink letters | Number=Plur | lexicographic |