balladmonger

[ bal-uhd-mong-ger, -muhng- ]

noun

1. a seller of ballads.
2. an inferior poet.

balladmonger

/ ˈbælədˌmʌŋɡə /

noun

1. (formerly) a seller of ballads, esp on broadsheets
2. derogatory.
   a writer of mediocre poetry

Other Words From

• bal·lad·mon·ger·ing noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of balladmonger¹

First recorded in 1590–1600; ballad + monger

Example Sentences

If a balladmonger of the day may be believed, he squandered 100l.

From Project Gutenberg

Jean Francois was a vagabond by nature, a balladmonger by profession.

From Project Gutenberg