nepnieuws

Dutch (Brabantic)

/ˈnɛp.niu̯s/

noun
Definitions
  • (neologism) Fake news, especially misleading items posted and spread on social media to manipulate others towards a particular political point of view or for financial benefit.

Etymology

Compound from Dutch, Flemish nep (fake) + Dutch, Flemish nieuws (news).

Origin

Dutch (Brabantic)

nieuws

Gloss

news

Concept
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