Meaning & use

Spox

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An informal shorthand for 'spokesperson,' commonly used in journalism and headlines.

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A White House spox declined to comment on the report.

The company's spox issued a brief statement denying the allegations.

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A clipped form favored by journalists for its brevity in headlines and social media posts, rarely used in formal writing.

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