marmalade dropper

marmalade dropper noun: astonishing information, especially something learned from the news media.

Noun

marmalade dropper (plural marmalade droppers)

(UK, informal) Astonishing information, especially something learned from the news media.
(UK, informal) A publicity stunt; something shocking intended to receive news coverage.
- 2023 'The return of David Cameron: What is going on?', BBC News.
  "Just because something is a marmalade dropper, doesn't make it a good idea."
- How to get wall-to-wall coverage for your new album even if your name is not Taylor Swift: […] Allow the BBC Today programme to deliver a proper marmalade-dropper: "Open marriage, infidelity, vasectomies, sex toys, I mean every track has got something in it."2025 October 31, “Hackwatch”, in Private Eye, number 1661, page 10
Synonyms:

muffin choker

சிறு செய்தித் திகிலுணர்வு

plural	marmalade droppers

Suggesting the idea of an astonished person dropping marmalade at the breakfast table while reading or hearing the news.

What does marmalade dropper mean?: Marmalade dropper means astonishing information, especially something learned from the news media.
What is marmalade dropper in Tamil?: Marmalade dropper in Tamil is சிறு செய்தித் திகிலுணர்வு. See Marmalade dropper meaning in Tamil.
What part of speech is marmalade dropper?: Marmalade dropper is a noun.
What is the plural of marmalade dropper?: The plural of marmalade dropper is marmalade droppers.

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Last updated: 2026-09-02

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