green-ink brigade
Collectively, those people who write letters to newspaper editors, politicians, etc.,…Collectively, those people who write letters to newspaper editors, politicians, etc., expressing eccentric views; the letters are often stereotyped as being lengthy, handwritten in green ink, and characterized by the frequent use of capital letters and underlining.
Meaning
1 senses(UK)Collectively, those people who write letters to newspaper editors, politicians, etc., expressing eccentric views; the letters are often stereotyped as being lengthy, handwritten in green ink, and characterized by the frequent use of capital letters and underlining.
Origin
Origin unknown. Since formal letters are usually written in black or blue ink, perhaps theOrigin unknown. Since formal letters are usually written in black or blue ink, perhaps there is a suggestion that only eccentric people use green ink.
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