Hearstling

noun

Hearst·​ling

ˈhərstliŋ

plural -s

: a journalist employed by or sharing the views of W. R. Hearst : a reactionary journalist

how the Hearstlings will howl at the call for the repeal of the ban

—K. N. Stewart

Word History

Etymology

W. R. Hearst + English -ling

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