letterhack

English

noun
Definitions
  • (dated) A fan who is a prolific writer of letters to periodicals.

Etymology

Compound from English letter + English hack (untalented writer, taxicab, cut, pejorative).

Origin

English

hack

Gloss

untalented writer, taxicab, cut, pejorative

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