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Definition fake news in American English

fake news noun

[uncountable] noun
/ˌfeɪk ˈnuz/
1

a story that is presented as being a genuine item of news but is in fact not true and is intended to deceive people

Example

As a journalist I do not want to spread fake news.

Example

Fake news sites use logos of legitimate news websites to fool people into believing them.

Example

The researchers found that fake news stories were 70% more likely to be re-tweeted than true stories.

1.1

used to suggest that a genuine news story is untrue in order to make people less likely to believe it

Example

The President resigned days after dismissing reports he was about to do so as "fake news."

1.2

used about stories that are obviously untrue and are intended to be humorous

Example

Andy Borowitz is the creator of the fake news site, www.BorowitzReport.com.

Synonyms and related words
humor irony wit burlesque chirp chirp
Definition fake news in American English