buckraking

buck·rak·ing

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [buhk-reyk-ing]
- /ˈbʌkˌreɪk ɪŋ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [buhk-reyk-ing]
- /ˈbʌkˌreɪk ɪŋ/

Definition of buckraking word

noun buckraking the practice of accepting large sums of money for speaking to special interest groups. 1

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Origin of buckraking

First appearance:

before 1945

One of the 6% newest English words

1945-50; modeled on muckraking (see muckrake)

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Parts of speech for Buckraking

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buckraking popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 32% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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