fictioneer

[ fik-shuh-neer ]

noun
  1. a writer of fiction, especially a prolific one whose works are of mediocre quality.

Origin of fictioneer

1
First recorded in 1920–25; fiction + -eer

Other words from fictioneer

  • fic·tion·eer·ing, noun

Words Nearby fictioneer

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How to use fictioneer in a sentence

  • This fictioneer pursued the latest writings on physicist and chemical research so that he might embroider his tales therewith.