Winchellism

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noun

A word coined by Walter Winchell.

Scrabble 21

Meanings

nounWinchellism (plural Winchellisms)

plural Winchellisms

  1. A word coined by Walter Winchell.
  2. uncountableBehaviour that is associated with Walter Winchell.

Origin

Named after American radio commentator Walter Winchell, from Winchell + -ism.

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Cite this entry
APA

Winchellism. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Winchellism

MLA

“Winchellism.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Winchellism. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Winchellism,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Winchellism.

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