Newsmonger
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Newsmonger is a noun meaning A news junkie; a gossip.
Meaning
A news junkie; a gossip.
More Meanings
- (colloquial) A newshound; a journalist.
Example Sentences
Near-synonyms: gossipmonger, rumormonger, scandalmonger; gossiper; see also Thesaurus:gossiper
"Wait. I heard you have a story." "News travels faster'n a herd of young cow ponies. Reckon you'd be the local newsmonger." Charlie remained unfazed. "In the flesh. This ol' nose can smell a headline a mile away."
Word Forms
- newsmongers
Synonyms for newsmonger
Depending on context, synonyms include gossipmonger, rumormonger, scandalmonger, gossiper, carrytale, blab.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include gossiper, gossip, rumormonger, rumourmonger, scandalmonger, rumor monger.
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