Tabloid Terminology

noun a person who spreads gossip or rumors, especially in a sensational or malicious way

• The newsmonger spread false information about the company's financial status.
• Don't listen to that newsmonger, they always exaggerate everything.
• I heard from a newsmonger that there's a big sale happening this weekend.
• She's like a newsmonger, always gossiping and spreading rumors.

adjective attractive or appealing in a way that suggests a desire for sexual activity; lustful or lecherous

• The tabloid published salacious details about the celebrity's personal life.
• Did you hear the salacious gossip going around about our neighbors?
• I can't believe she's spreading such salacious rumors!
• The novel was filled with salacious descriptions that painted a vivid picture for the readers.

noun A headline or title in a newspaper or magazine designed to shock or scare readers

• The scarehead in the newspaper caused panic among the citizens.
• Did you see the scarehead on the news last night?
• That scarehead was totally overblown.
• Her constant worrying turned her into a scarehead.

noun idle talk or gossip, especially about the private affairs of others

• The spread of tittle tattle among the employees is causing a disruption in the workplace.
• I heard some juicy tittle tattle about the new hire from HR.
• Don't pay attention to that tittle tattle, it's just gossip.
• The tittle tattle swirling around the small town was like a never-ending game of telephone.

noun a person who is romantically involved with someone significantly younger than them

verb to have a romantic relationship with someone significantly younger than oneself

• The act of cradle-snatching is frowned upon in most societies.
• I heard she's cradle-snatching again, dating someone half her age.
• She's always been into cradle-snatching, going after younger guys.
• In the world of business, cradle-snatching refers to stealing clients from competitors.

noun a photograph or video taken up a woman's skirt without her consent, typically to view her underwear or genital area

• The act of taking upskirt photos is considered a violation of privacy and is punishable by law.
• I heard that someone got caught trying to take an upskirt photo at the mall.
• Creeps who try to upskirt women should be arrested.
• His reputation took a hit when rumors of him engaging in upskirt behavior surfaced.

noun A slang term for a person, typically a woman, who is overly possessive or jealous in a romantic relationship, often exhibiting controlling or manipulative behavior.

• The woman was labeled a 'bunny boiler' after she was caught stalking her ex-boyfriend.
• I heard she's a real bunny boiler, always checking up on her ex's social media.
• She's such a bunny boiler, she's always causing drama in relationships.
• Her jealousy and possessiveness made her the ultimate bunny boiler in their relationship.