newshawk

American

[nooz-hawk, nyooz-] / ˈnuzˌhɔk, ˈnyuz- /

noun

Informal.

a newspaper reporter, especially one who is energetic and aggressive.

newshawk British

/ ˈnjuːzˌhɔːk /

noun

Also called: newshound. informal a newspaper reporter

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Etymology

Origin of newshawk

An Americanism dating back to 1930–35; news + hawk ¹

Example Sentences

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Awed by such candid fury, a newshawk inquired : "Does the President know you're giving General Motors hell like this?"

From Time Magazine Archive

A newshawk asked: "Have you finally found out what the tunnel is for?"

From Time Magazine Archive

At that address a Star newshawk found a crowd standing outside the Coffee Mug restaurant run by one Max Komen who served 5� breakfasts, 15� lunches.

From Time Magazine Archive

When a U.S. newshawk called to ask questions, Signor Mollica snapped to attention, clicked his heels and asked politely: "Do you represent Signor Vishinsky?"

From Time Magazine Archive

This should have satisfied any newshawk, but Bundy's nose still itched.

From The Galaxy Primes by Smith, E. E. (Edward Elmer)

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