What does 'listicle' mean? - The English We Speak

Have you ever started writing a list, but noticed each point you make is really long? Well, you might have written a listicle, which is a list that has a lot in common with an article.

Find out more about this portmanteau that combines the words 'list' and 'article' in The English We Speak.

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