newsy

¹

[ noo-zee, nyoo- ]

adjective

, Informal.

, news·i·er, news·i·est.

1. full of news: news:

   a nice long newsy letter.

2. gossipy.

newsy

²

[ noo-zee, nyoo- ]

noun

, Informal.

, plural news·ies.

1. a person who sells or distributes newspapers.

newsy

/ ˈnjuːzɪ /

adjective

1. full of news, esp gossipy or personal news

   a newsy letter

Derived Forms

• ˈnewsiness, noun

Other Words From

• newsi·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of newsy¹

First recorded in 1825–35; news + -y ¹

Origin of newsy²

First recorded in 1870–75; news + -y ²

Example Sentences

Not sure “chaotic” would quite be the word to describe the organization’s offseason, but it was one of the newsiest ones we’ve seen around here.

From Seattle Times

There is no shortage of newsy nuggets to illustrate the “doom loop” narrative about San Francisco.

From Los Angeles Times

In some ways, the bird may seem to anticipate a Washington type of person, someone ensconced in a newsy world, surrounded by headlines.

From New York Times

Thanks for joining us on this sleepy Tuesday where nothing newsy is expected to happen whatsoever.

From Washington Post

Tuesday was clearly newsier than Trump’s travels the day before, but much of the coverage consisted of waiting for such fleeting moments.

From Seattle Times