newshawk

[ nooz-hawk, nyooz- ]

noun

, Informal.

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

newshawk

/ ˈnjuːzˌhɔːk /

noun

1. informal.
   a newspaper reporter Also callednewshoundˈnjuːzˌhaʊnd

Word History and Origins

Origin of newshawk¹

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

Example Sentences

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

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