English Explanatory Dictionary

buckraking

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The practice of paid speaking before commercial interests, viewed as a potential source of conflict of interest.
  2. The practice of investigative journalists earning more money from repetitive public speaking than newspapers.

Word forms

buckraking

Etymology

From buck (“dollar”) + raking (“hauling in with a rake”). Inspired by muckraking.

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