Meaning of rip-and-reader | Babel Free

Definitions

A newsreader or station that delivers the news in a formulaic, uninspired manner.

derogatory, slang

Examples

“In between the all-news stations and the rip-and-readers are a substantial number⟳ of stations which sometimes have⟳ one or two newsmen and which try⟳ to do a respectable job with a limited budget.”

“Leave⟳ the rip-and-readers to the tender mercies of the Associated Press⟳. Major market radio and television stations are another matter⟳ entirely. Their news interests and requirements are similar to those of newspapers.”

“News director Griff Potter says he wants “a journalist, not a rip-and-reader. Someone who understands that highlights, runs, and errors are boring television.””

CEFR level