Penny-a-liner Definition

noun

(derogatory, dated) One who supplies writing to public journals for a set fee per line of text; a poor writer for hire; a hack.

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Singular:
penny-a-liner
Plural:
penny-a-liners

Origin of Penny-a-liner

  • Suggesting a fee of a penny per line. See -er.

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