press-agentry

press-a·gent·ry

P p

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pres ey-juh n-tree]
- /prɛs ˈeɪ dʒən tri/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pres ey-juh n-tree]
- /prɛs ˈeɪ dʒən tri/

Definitions of press-agentry word

noun press-agentry the vocation or responsibilities of a press agent. 1
noun press-agentry publicity produced by a press agent's work or skill, especially in making a person or thing seem more desirable, admirable, or successful. 1

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Origin of press-agentry

First appearance:

before 1910

One of the 15% newest English words

First recorded in 1910-15; press agent + -ry

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Parts of speech for Press-agentry

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Press-agentry

press-agentry popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 34% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 57% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

Synonyms for press-agentry

noun press-agentry

big noise — Someone who is a big noise has an important position in a group or organization.
billings — Josh (dʒɑʃ ) ; jäsh) (pseud. of Henry Wheeler Shaw) 1818-85; U.S. humorist
build-up — the physical structure, especially of a person; physique; figure: He had a strong build.
good word — Used other than as an idiom: see good,‎ word.
ink — a fluid or viscous substance used for writing or printing.

All 7 Synonyms of press-agentry

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