Collins Declares ‘Fake News’ 2017’s Word Of The Year
- 6 years ago
Dictionary publisher Collins recently announced that it has given the 2017 word of the year title to “fake news.”
Dictionary publisher Collins recently announced that it has given the 2017 word of the year title to "fake news," reports the BBC.
Collins defines the term as, "false, often sensational, information disseminated under the guise of news reporting," and notes its usage has increased 365% since 2016.
"In a year that's been so unbelievable it's hard to know what is fact and what is fiction, you can rely on Collins to keep you updated on the words you need to know," the publisher noted.
Though many designate news that is blatantly false, stretches plausibility, or just not liked as being "fake," President Trump is likely the best known big fan of the phrase.
In just the past week, he's used it a number of times and largely in reference to the very real news that his former campaign chairman Paul Manafort has been charged with multiple federal offenses.
"The Fake News is working overtime. As Paul Manaforts lawyer said, there was 'no collusion' and events mentioned took place long before he came to the campaign," Trump tweeted on Tuesday.
Not long after, he turned his attention to Clinton campaign chair John Podesta's brother, Tony Podesta, an influential lobbyist who is reportedly under investigation for a Manafort-related matter.
"The biggest story yesterday, the one that has the Dems in a dither, is Podesta running from his firm. What he know about Crooked Dems is earth shattering. He and his brother could Drain The Swamp, which would be yet another campaign promise fulfilled. Fake News weak!" the president wrote.
Dictionary publisher Collins recently announced that it has given the 2017 word of the year title to "fake news," reports the BBC.
Collins defines the term as, "false, often sensational, information disseminated under the guise of news reporting," and notes its usage has increased 365% since 2016.
"In a year that's been so unbelievable it's hard to know what is fact and what is fiction, you can rely on Collins to keep you updated on the words you need to know," the publisher noted.
Though many designate news that is blatantly false, stretches plausibility, or just not liked as being "fake," President Trump is likely the best known big fan of the phrase.
In just the past week, he's used it a number of times and largely in reference to the very real news that his former campaign chairman Paul Manafort has been charged with multiple federal offenses.
"The Fake News is working overtime. As Paul Manaforts lawyer said, there was 'no collusion' and events mentioned took place long before he came to the campaign," Trump tweeted on Tuesday.
Not long after, he turned his attention to Clinton campaign chair John Podesta's brother, Tony Podesta, an influential lobbyist who is reportedly under investigation for a Manafort-related matter.
"The biggest story yesterday, the one that has the Dems in a dither, is Podesta running from his firm. What he know about Crooked Dems is earth shattering. He and his brother could Drain The Swamp, which would be yet another campaign promise fulfilled. Fake News weak!" the president wrote.