Listicle
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈlɪstɪkl̩/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Listicle is a noun meaning (informal, journalism) An article based around a list.
Meaning
(informal, journalism) An article based around a list.
Example Sentences
It seems little more than an exercise in googling, an attempt to sell the listicle as literature.
Dishy books! Bruno Mars! Human excrement! Relieve the year that was in handy listicle form, on page 52.
“Your trivia category choices are pop culture listicles, discontinued snack foods, or dog sounds.” “Hey, no shame in going for the easiest one, gimme the listicles.”
And when they do, readers may find themselves on an unfamiliar website with an odd name, faced with a photo gallery of regrettable tattoos or a listicle on 22 celebrities with ugly spouses.
Word Forms
- listicles
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include list, listing, leaderette, booklist, setlist, playlist.
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