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churnalism 

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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Chiralism 

The act or practice of keeping one in suspense, especially with erotic undertones.

A stripper would be a “chiralist”, for example. The Japanese “panty shot” is probably the best example of why this term comes to us from the land of the rising sun. The word itself, though, is of unknown origin. It appears in the song D-City Rock by Teddyloid from the Panty and Stocking with Garterbelt soundtrack.

The word 'tease' is also similar to chiralism, but does not fully encompass the idea; chiralism is not always intentional.
This strip club has owned the art of chiralism; they show you a little skin, and leave you wanting more! Tease seduce fan service
Chiralism by magicstorm101 August 16, 2016

carnalismo

its an inner attitude that a true vato has, full of loyalty,courage and love for his homies.
carnal
ese i ain drinkin wit u no mo, u loosin dat carnalismo in u
carnalismo by Gambizzle June 12, 2007

Chyronalism

Chyronalism (chyron + journalism) happens when news media fact-checks lying asshole fuckfaces like Donald Trump in on-screen graphics. "Chyronalism" has taken the place of actual journalism since profit-driven news media is all about access and ratings. They DGAF about confronting lying politicians to their faces, so they fact-check in the chyron.
Brindy was in the CNN production room during a live broadcast when she committed an act of Chyronalism; from a quick Google search she found Donald Trump to be a lying shitbird and corrected him on-screen in the chyron.
Chyronalism by Uncle Joosie August 14, 2016

churnalist

A reporter closely resembling journalist, writing articles which generally add nothing behind the headline. His or her object is usually to be simplistic, support a narrative, and/or generate clicks, therefore detailed analysis and critical reporting are abandoned for generalities. Individuals engaging in this behavior produce churnalism. They can produce 5 times the amount of articles as a traditional journalists.
A churnalist can always make a story out of speculation, rumours, and intrigue.
You need to shorten that article, you've reached your churnalistic limit.
You know if you are a churnalist you don't have to research your subjects, you can simply regurgitate the State Department news releases. Like so, "According to the State Department..."
I hear they are hiring churnalists to publish Trump and Russia connections. You should apply.
churnalist by BellyGoat May 5, 2018

Chunnelism 

The art of "Chunneling" or pooping in another's anus for satisfaction.
I am a master using the chunnelism technique, those butts will never stay clean!
Chunnelism by baka980 April 8, 2010

Chornalist 

1. (noun) Short for China Journalist. An Indian journalist in the payrolls of the Chinese Communist Party.
2. (noun) Short for Chor Journalist. A journalist who commits frauds habitually
He is an honest Chornalist - and never says a good thing about India or a bad thing about China.

He might be working in The Chindu, but he is not a Chornalist
Chornalist by ssokss October 4, 2020
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