Meaning of rent-a-gob | Babel Free

Definitions

Someone who regularly appears in the media, especially to stir controversy or self-aggrandize.

UK, derogatory

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Examples

“There would either be an obvious candidate for the splash story or you would be desperately scrambling the phones, suggesting interviews with the local rent-a-gobs on the council who you knew would say⟳ something controversial, if lacking in substance.”

“You don't want⟳ to be seen too much as a media tart, and as a rent-a-gob, because you just alienate all your colleagues.”

“Katie Hopkins found fame on reality TV show⟳ The Apprentice. But unlike most former reality stars, who fade⟳ into obscurity after their 15 minutes in the spotlight, she's gone on to carve herself a successful career as an infamous rent-a-gob.”

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