Hearstling

noun

Hearst·​ling
ˈhərstliŋ
plural -s
: a journalist employed by or sharing the views of W. R. Hearst : a reactionary journalist
how the Hearstlings will howl at the call for the repeal of the banK. N. Stewart

Word History

Etymology

W. R. Hearst + English -ling

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“Hearstling.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Hearstling. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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