单词 | shock jock |
释义 | > as lemmasshock jock shock jock n. originally U.S. a talk-radio host or disc jockey who is deliberately provocative or offensive, and frequently abusive to callers. ΚΠ 1986 Washington Post 23 Feb. f8/2 The fact is that shock jocks are few and far between, and most radio industry professionals deplore their most extreme behavior. 1995 Guardian 23 Jan. ii. 12/4 Caesar is enjoying a burgeoning reputation as the British version of the American ‘shockjocks’, who have established themselves on naked confrontation and outrageous opinions. 2003 New Yorker 26 May 58/2 Mancow Muller, the Chicago-based radio shock jock..appears regularly on the morning show. 2021 Prospect (Nexis) 6 May For the tabloid columnist craving eyeballs or the shock jock needing callers, simple solutions are attractive. < as lemmas |
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