Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

drive-by media

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.90 in modern English

Syllables: drive-by -me-dia
IPA

24

Scrabble Score

12

Letters

4

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Media that provides broad or misleading statements in quick succession without context or explanation.

American usage; Uncountable

Etymology

This term was used by Rush Limbaugh during his national radio program to describe elements of the mainstream media as similar to drive-by shooters.

Usage

American usage
Uncountable

Phrases

Gish gallop

Frequently Paired Words

Gish gallop

Questions

What does drive-by media mean?: Media that provides broad or misleading statements in quick succession without context or explanation.
Where does drive-by media come from?: This term was used by Rush Limbaugh during his national radio program to describe elements of the mainstream media as similar to drive-by shooters.

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