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spox en · NOUN

Pronunciation

  • /ˈspɒks/
  • /ˈspəʊks/
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Etymology

Modification of the first syllable of spokesman or spokesperson.

Meanings

  1. (abbreviation, alt-of, informal, slang) Abbreviation of spokesperson (primarily used in headlines).
    • Offerdahl, Samantha PRESS SECY & SPOX SO-221 2018 September 14, Senate Telephone Directory: 2018, U.S. Government Printing Office, →ISBN, page 110:

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