listicle

listicle

An article constructed in the form of a list. The word is a portmanteau of "list" and "article." Wow, do people have such small attention spans these days that every article needs to be a listicle?
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • a shopping list
  • a shopping list of (something)
  • a laundry list
  • a laundry list of (something)
  • crap list
  • crap-list
  • a list as long as your arm
  • as long as (one's) arm
  • as long as your arm
  • put a spotlight on (someone or something)
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