journalese
/ˌdʒɜrnəˈliz/
noun
- A style of writing or language that is typical of newspapers and magazines, often characterized by clichés, sensationalism, or brevity.
- The article was full of journalese, with phrases like 'shock revelation' and 'sources close to the matter.'
- Her writing class warned against using journalese like 'the clock is ticking' in serious reports.
- Critics say journalese can make news stories sound dramatic but lack depth.