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rumorazzi (room.uh.RAWT.see) n. The writers of industry gossip columns.

Example Citation:
Andrew Cunanan's death kicked online rumorazzi into high gear. Conspiracy Nation (www.shout.net/ bigred/cn.html) suggests that Versace was killed by the mob. Others say Cunanan faked his death.
—"Cunanan Theories," Newsweek, August 11, 1997

Earliest Citation:
The latest buzz from financial and industry rumorazzi (backed at least partially by the day's heavy duty stock movements) suggests a whole new spin on the U.S. DBS universe.
—"No End To PrimeStar Buzz," SkyREPORT.COM News, May 23, 1997

Related Words:
anonymice
gossip magnet
paparazzification
paperazzi
peoplerazzi
rumortism
snaparazzi
vocal grooming

Subject Category:
Culture - Media and Journalism

Posted on July 21, 1996


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