Screws of the World
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Meaning · English
The News of the World, a weekly tabloid newspaper published in the United Kingdom from 1843 to 2011, known for its focus on sensational celebrity gossip.
Register: humorous, slang
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “Screws of the World” mean?
The News of the World, a weekly tabloid newspaper published in the United Kingdom from 1843 to 2011, known for its focus on sensational celebrity gossip.
Is “Screws of the World” formal or informal?
Screws of the World is generally humorous, slang.