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词汇 poison pen
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Definition of poison pen in English:

poison pen

adjective ˌpɔɪzn ˈpɛn
  • Designating, of, or relating to a letter or letters written anonymously and with malicious, libellous, or abusive intent.

noun ˌpɔɪzn ˈpɛn
  • A writer of a poison-pen letter. Also: a pen dipped in poison (used allusively with reference to the virulent style of writing characteristic of a poison-pen letter).

Origin

Early 20th century; earliest use found in Evening Post (Frederick, Maryland). From poison + pen.

Definition of poison pen in US English:

poison pen

adjectiveˌpɔɪzn ˈpɛn
  • Designating, of, or relating to a letter or letters written anonymously and with malicious, libellous, or abusive intent.

nounˌpɔɪzn ˈpɛn
  • A writer of a poison-pen letter. Also: a pen dipped in poison (used allusively with reference to the virulent style of writing characteristic of a poison-pen letter).

Origin

Early 20th century; earliest use found in Evening Post (Frederick, Maryland). From poison + pen.

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