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buckraking

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
buck-rak-ing
IPA
23
Scrabble Score
10
Letters
3
Syllables
9
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The practice of paid speaking before commercial interests, viewed as a potential source of conflict of interest.

Derogatory; Uncountable

noun

The practice of investigative journalists earning more money from repetitive public speaking than newspapers.

Uncountable

Etymology

From buck (“dollar”) + raking (“hauling in with a rake”). Inspired by muckraking.

Usage

Questions

What does buckraking mean?
The practice of paid speaking before commercial interests, viewed as a potential source of conflict of interest.
Where does buckraking come from?
From buck (“dollar”) + raking (“hauling in with a rake”). Inspired by muckraking.

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