Spinmeister (Noun)
Meaning
A public relations person who tries to forestall negative publicity by publicizing a favorable interpretation of the words or actions of a company or political party or famous person; "his title is Director of Communications but he is just a spin doctor".
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The company's spinmeister quickly spoke to the press to downplay the impact of the recent scandal.
- As a renowned spinmeister, she was able to turn the negative reviews of the actress's performance into a positive spin.
- The politician's spinmeister was accused of twisting the opponent's words to fit their own agenda.
- He was hired as the spinmeister for the celebrity's public relations team to mitigate the fallout from the recent controversy.
- The spinmeister for the company issued a statement claiming the layoffs were a necessary step to ensure the company's future success.