buckraking

noun — 2 senses

buckraking

noun

Etymology From buck (“dollar”) + raking (“hauling in with a rake”). Inspired by muckraking.

1

Government, Politics Derogatory The practice of paid speaking before commercial interests, viewed as a potential source of conflict of interest.

2

The practice of investigative journalists earning more money from repetitive public speaking than newspapers.

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