Standard Lemma guide

newsy

adj · noun · 6 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.

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Pronunciation

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  • /ˈn(j)uːzi/
  • Southern-England: Recorded audio is listed in the source snapshot.
  • rhymes with -uːzi
  • CMU ARPABET: N UW1 Z IY0 Digits mark lexical stress: 1 primary, 2 secondary, 0 unstressed.

1

adj

Meaning 1

Containing lots of news; informative.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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2

adj

Meaning 2

Chatty, gossipy.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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3

noun

Meaning 3

Someone selling newspapers; a newsboy.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: US, informal

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4

noun

Meaning 4

A journalist, especially a reporter.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: Canada, US, informal

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5

adjective satellite

Meaning 5

prone to friendly informal communication

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: chatty, gossipy

Antonyms: none provided

6

adjective satellite

Meaning 6

full of news

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • a newsy letter

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History

Etymology

From news + -y.