Phrase guide

green-ink letter

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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Sound

Pronunciation

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  • Received-Pronunciation: /ˌɡɹiːn.ɪŋk ˈlɛtə/
  • General-American: /ˌɡɹin.ɪŋk ˈlɛtɚ/
  • General-American: [-ɾɚ]
  • rhymes with -ɛtə(ɹ)

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noun

Meaning 1

A letter written to a newspaper editor, politician, etc., expressing eccentric views; such a letter is often stereotyped as being handwritten in green ink, characterized by the frequent use of capital letters and underlining, and lengthy.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: UK

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

See green-ink brigade.