presstitute en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- (US) audio
Etymology
Blend of press + prostitute. The comparison comes from the notion that they sell themselves for money.
Meanings
- (attributive, derogatory, sometimes) A person or media entity that misleadingly tailors news to fit a particular partisan agenda.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| presstitutes | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
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Translations (9)
az zurnalist (a person or media entity reporting news in such a biased manner) · hi बिकाऊ मीडिया (a person or media entity reporting news in such a biased manner) · fr journalope (a person or media entity reporting news in such a biased manner) · ru журнали́зд (a person or media entity reporting news in such a biased manner) · pl presstytutka (a person or media entity reporting news in such a biased manner) · pl dziennikurwa (a person or media entity reporting news in such a biased manner) · fr journapute (a person or media entity reporting news in such a biased manner) · pt pena de aluguel (a person or media entity reporting news in such a biased manner) · ru журнашлю́ха (a person or media entity reporting news in such a biased manner)