Poison Pen

Something written in malice or spite: to be dismissive, usually in a mean spirited way.

Yeah, I got an email from Maeve. She said that only I would look good in a donkey suit considering I am an ass. Wow, what a poison pen email.

by Tigerino July 9, 2010

poison-pen writer

one who writes write-ups full of malice, slander, etc.

Poison-pen writers are an execrable lot.

by uttam maharjan December 23, 2012