English Explanatory Dictionary

buckraker

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A well-connected journalist who uses his or her connections to earn a large sum of money from endeavors outside of ordinary work.

Pronunciation

/ˈbʌkˌɹeɪkəɹ/

Word forms

buckraker buckrakers

Etymology

Blend of buck + muckraker.

Derived words

buckraking
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