Tabloid (en. Tabloid)

ˈtæb.lɔɪd

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of newspaper that is smaller in size compared to regular newspapers.
He bought a tabloid for the latest news about celebrities.
Bumili siya ng tabloid para sa pinakabagong balita tungkol sa mga artista.
A newspaper often focused on sensational news and gossip.
This tabloid is well-known for its sensational articles.
Kilalang kilala ang tabloid na ito sa kanilang mga sensational na akda.
A form of journalism that has limited depth in analyzing issues.
The information from tabloids often lacks credibility.
Nagmumula ang mga impormasyon sa tabloid na may kakulangan sa kredibilidad.

Etymology

Inilalarawan ang isang pahayagan na maliit ang sukat, kadalasang naglalaman ng mga balitang pampulitika, mga kwentong kahindik-hindik, at tsismis.

Common Phrases and Expressions

tabloid reading
Reading news from tabloids.
basa ng tabloid

Related Words

newspaper
A publication that contains news and information.
pahayagan
sensational
News or information that is overly dramatic or sensational.
sensational

Slang Meanings

Tabloid news
Gerlie says she doesn't want to watch tabloid news anymore because it's all fake news!
Sinasabi ni Gerlie na ayaw na niyang manood ng tabloid na balita kasi puro fake news!
Gossip newspaper
Did you know that the tabloid 'Gossip Newspaper' released a new issue? There are so many juicy stories in there!
Alam mo ba, naglabas na ng bagong isyu ang tabloid na 'Pahayagang Chismis'? Ang daming juicy na balita roon!
Drama pamphlet
For me, tabloids are just drama pamphlets; all exaggeration!
Para sa akin, parang pamphlet ng drama lang ang tabloid; puro exagerasyon!