spinmeister

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Meaning · English

A media liaison or spokesperson, charged with presenting the spin for their political side.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

Republican spinmeisters were quick to offer their opinions last week on Nashua Mayor Jim Donchess' decision not to challenge Portsmouth lawyer Paul McEachern for the Democratic nomination for governor.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “spinmeister” mean?

A media liaison or spokesperson, charged with presenting the spin for their political side.

Is “spinmeister” formal or informal?

spinmeister is generally slang.