"red top" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: red tops [plural]
Etymology: The titles of these newspapers are traditionally presented on a red banner at the top of the front page. Head templates: {{en-noun}} red top (plural red tops)
  1. (UK, journalism) A tabloid newspaper, particularly one of those considered to have lower journalistic standards than the broadsheets. Tags: UK Categories (topical): Mass media Related terms: black top
    Sense id: en-red_top-en-noun-NaQcaz4Q Categories (other): British English, English entries with incorrect language header Topics: journalism, media

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