Term coined by author Nick Davies to describe poor practices of modern day journalists who "churn" or recycle news stories off the wire or internet without appropriate critical investigation.

Where once journalists were seen travelling out and about in the search for facts, a large majority are now, literally, chained to their desks waiting for the next major scoop; eager to be the first to report on the topic and thus draw traffic to their news sites... this is churnalism.

churnalism by Kimberly Lester April 21, 2008

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Chungalunga

Chungalunga: (noun) One who is of the overweight group of the population. One who is over 275 lbs. or is dangerously close to being morbidly obese. One who could do something about their state of obesity but chooses not to and will continue to wear tight clothing.

Ex. 1 GOD DAMN! Look at that Chungalunga! Ex. 2 Have you been to McDonalds lately? There are quite the Chungalungas there. Ex. 3 That Chungalunga was all over you at the bar last night, dude.

Chungalunga by OmgItsBeanz October 8, 2012

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Chungalo

A very chonky animal

James: Hey Julian, look at the fat squirrel!
Julian: Yup, he's a Chungalo

Chungalo by MousePadKing October 31, 2020

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