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The Collins Dictionary definition of 'Fake news' describes the term as "false, often sensational, information disseminated under the guise of news reporting."
Updated : Mar 08, 2018, 11:55 AM IST
'Fake news' has been named as the Collins Dictionary's official Word of the Year for 2017.
The Collins Dictionary definition of 'Fake news' describes the term as "false, often sensational, information disseminated under the guise of news reporting."
The term which was dramatically popularised by US President Donald Trump had increased it's usage by 365% since 2016. Trump takes the credit for inventing the word. In his infamous Twitter rants, Trump has used the word mainly to criticize the media who speaks against him.
Here are few of Donald Trump's tweets where he used the word 'fake news' like a pro and shocked the world yet again!
Just read the nice remarks by President Jimmy Carter about me and how badly I am treated by the press (Fake News). Thank you Mr. President!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 28, 2017
....earth shattering. He and his brother could Drain The Swamp, which would be yet another campaign promise fulfilled. Fake News weak!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 31, 2017
The Fake News is working overtime. As Paul Manaforts lawyer said, there was "no collusion" and events mentioned took place long before he...
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 31, 2017
"Clinton campaign & DNC paid for research that led to the anti-Trump Fake News Dossier. The victim here is the President." @FoxNews
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 25, 2017
It is finally sinking through. 46% OF PEOPLE BELIEVE MAJOR NATIONAL NEWS ORGS FABRICATE STORIES ABOUT ME. FAKE NEWS, even worse! Lost cred.
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 22, 2017
Stock Market hits another all time high on Friday. 5.3 trillion dollars up since Election. Fake News doesn't spent much time on this!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 21, 2017
I hope the Fake News Media keeps talking about Wacky Congresswoman Wilson in that she, as a representative, is killing the Democrat Party!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 21, 2017
The Fake News is going crazy with wacky Congresswoman Wilson(D), who was SECRETLY on a very personal call, and gave a total lie on content!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 20, 2017
Meanwhile, here is a Donald Trump 'Fake news' rap video made by a fan. Enjoy!