"junk food news" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: First used in print by Carl Jensen in the March 1983 edition of Penthouse. Head templates: {{en-noun|-|head=junk food news}} junk food news (uncountable)
  1. (derogatory) News stories consisting of sensationalized trivia rather than serious and responsible journalism. Wikipedia link: junk food news Tags: derogatory, uncountable Synonyms: junk news
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