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American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition

  1. n. Slang A person who publicizes favorable interpretations of the words and actions of a public figure, especially a politican.

Wiktionary

  1. n. A person employed to gloss over a poor public image (or present it in a better light) in business and politics, especially after unfavourable results have been achieved. A lobbyist; PR person.
  2. v. To generate spin (favourable interpretation or bias).

GNU Webster's 1913

  1. n. a spokesperson for a political party or candidate who tries to forestall negative publicity.

WordNet 3.0

  1. n. 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

Etymologies

  1. From spin + doctor. (Wiktionary)

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  • reesetee A press or PR officer employed to put a positive "spin" or angle on stories about his/her employer. Oct 26, 2007

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