New York Slimes

proper noun

The New York Times, a U.S. newspaper.

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Meanings

proper nounthe New York Slimes
  1. derogatoryslangThe New York Times, a U.S. newspaper.

    Another week, another "special 60 % OFF sales" spam mail from our beloved fake news: The New York Slimes.

    2019, Thorsten J. Pattberg, Rueful Addiction: There is no Censorship, page 243
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    "Thank you, New York Slimes, for your visible hatred of this country. Your paper doesn't even make for a decent bird-cage liner."

    2011, The New York Times Magazine, page 8

Origin

Blend of New York Times + slimes.

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Chicago

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