junk food news
- noun
- /dʒʌŋk fud nuːz/
- Literature
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noticias sensacionalistas
- Social media platforms are often flooded with junk food news that distracts from important issues.
Examples
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Critics argue that junk food news contributes to a less informed society.
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Some people prefer junk food news over serious journalism for easy entertainment.
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I can't believe they covered that junk food news on the main channel!
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Why do we keep seeing junk food news everywhere?
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Many viewers tune in to reality shows that often focus on junk food news instead of substantial reporting.
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The magazine is filled with junk food news, highlighting celebrities and the latest snack trends rather than serious topics.
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Every day, the newspaper has a section dedicated to junk food news that appeals to those looking for lighthearted stories.
Synonyms
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Publishing shocking or exaggerated stories to get attention
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An online headline or article that makes people click by promising more than it gives
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A news article that shocks or excites people by making events seem bigger than they are
Stories that are entertaining or about people's lives, not serious events
How Serious
- Literature
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2.5
- Literature
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4.3
- Literature
- Informal
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Surface Forms
Morphology
The phrase combines the known compound 'junk food' (low-quality, unhealthy consumables) with 'news', so a learner who knows the constituents can readily infer a metaphorical meaning of news that is low in substance or sensational — i.e., 'news like junk food'. However, this is a figurative extension rather than strictly compositional, and some nuance/conventional usage (degree of triviality or sensationalism) may not be fully predictable without exposure.
Etymology
Junk food news comes from comparing news to junk food, cheap snacks that taste good but have little nutrition. So 'junk food news' means stories that are fun or shocking but do not give 'real information'.