Dictionnaire d'informatique francophone. 2013.
rumorazzi — (room.uh.RAWT.see) n. The writers of industry gossip columns. Example Citation: Andrew Cunanan s death kicked online rumorazzi into high gear. Conspiracy Nation (www.shout.net/ bigred/cn.html) suggests that Versace was killed by the mob. Others… … New words
Media and Journalism — anniversary journalism anonymice anus envy back channel media barking head beat sweetener belligerati … New words
anonymice — (uh.NON.uh.mys) n. People who send information anonymously, particularly out of fear of exposure, scandal, or retribution. Also: anonymouses (1985). Example Citations: The acreage devoted to anonymous sourcing has grown so vast in recent years… … New words
gossip magnet — n. A person or object that attracts an unusual amount of gossip. Example Citations: Kan is no Justin Timberlake or even a gossip magnet like Paris Hilton. But he is taking advantage of the same underlying forces that gave them star power: As… … New words
hackerazzi — n. A person who breaks into a celebrity s email account or computer. [Hacker + paparazzi] Example Citations: With his head hung low, Jacksonville s so called Kackerazzi admits he hacked into the email accounts of celebrities. Christopher Chaney… … New words
paparazzification — (pawp.uh.rawt.suh.fuh.KAY.shun) n. The act or process of trivializing or dumbing down. Example Citation: Century City went mad with celebrities, VIPs and paparazzi Monday night for the premiere at the Cineplex Odeon of the new Constantin Costa… … New words
paperazzi — n. Tabloid print reporters, particularly those who hound stars and politicians as aggressively as their paparazzi cousins. Example Citation: If paparazzi are the bottom of the barrel for the freelance photographers, then are the low life members… … New words
peoplerazzi — n. People who take pictures of celebrities in situations that are newsworthy or shocking, particularly to post those pictures online. Example Citations: A new word Peoplerazzi has been coined to describe citizen journalists who focus on… … New words
rumortism — n. A pathological social condition in which rumor and innuendo are passed off as facts. Example Citation: Palmer Tomkinson also has been reported to be horsing around with the heir to the throne, Prince William, 17, and tongues are wagging.… … New words
snaparazzi — (SNAP.uh.rawt.see) n. Amateur photographers who pursue celebrities to take their pictures. snaparazzo (singular) n. Example Citation: Nokia has developed a security camera that can beam pictures directly to a phone if temperature or motion… … New words
