jour·nal·ese (jûr n -l z , -ls)n. The style of writing often held to be characteristic of newspapers and magazines, distinguished by clichés, sensationalism, and triteness of thought. |
journalese
Noun
a superficial style of writing regarded as typical of newspapers and magazines
journalese
language typical of journalists and newspapers or magazines, characterized by use of neologism and unusual syntax. Also called newspaperese.
See also: Medialanguage typical of journalists and newspapers or magazines, characterized by use of neologism and unusual syntax. Also called newspaperese.
See also: Language Style
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| Noun | 1. | journalese - the style in which newspapers are written expressive style, style - a way of expressing something (in language or art or music etc.) that is characteristic of a particular person or group of people or period; "all the reporters were expected to adopt the style of the newspaper" luridness, sensationalism - the journalistic use of subject matter that appeals to vulgar tastes; "the tabloids relied on sensationalism to maintain their circulation" |
Translations
journalese [dʒəːnəˈliːz] journal (pej) n → Pressejargon m
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