Headlinese
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌhɛd.laɪˈniz/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Headlinese is a noun meaning The jargon used in headlines of newspapers, often with unconventional grammar driven mainly by extreme brevity as a constraint of the medium.
Meaning
The jargon used in headlines of newspapers, often with unconventional grammar driven mainly by extreme brevity as a constraint of the medium.
Example Sentences
[Otto] Jespersen, a language professor known for his expertise in syntax and language development, stated that headlinese is not really grammatical writing.
Word Forms
- headline-ese
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include headline-ese, head, headterm, headpeace, headhood, head case.
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