ink slinger

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ink slinger

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From ink + slinger.

noun ink slingers · inkslinger

derogatory, slang A writer, especially of low-quality writing or invective.
Similar: hack, scribbler
slang A tattooist.

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@misc{ink_slinger_2026,
  title = {ink slinger},
  howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://micwyn.com/word/ink%20slinger},
  urldate = {2026-11-06}
}