Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

ink slinger

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.35 in modern English

Syllables
ink s-linger
IPA
15
Scrabble Score
10
Letters
2
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A writer, especially of low-quality writing or invective.

Derogatory; Slang

noun

A tattooist.

Slang

Etymology

From ink + slinger.

Usage

Inflected Forms

ink slingers (plural) inkslinger (alternative)

Frequently Paired Words

inkslinging

Synonyms

hack scribbler

Questions

What does ink slinger mean?
A writer, especially of low-quality writing or invective.
Where does ink slinger come from?
From ink + slinger.

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