Cord-cutter

noun, slang

noun, slang ·Uncommon ·College level

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Noun
  1. 1
    A person who cancels traditional subscription television services such as cable or satellite in favor of Internet streaming services. informal

    "“Brands want to be in front of this audience,” Ms. Bamford said. “Reaching these unreachables, these cord-cutters who don’t want to be fed an ad, is a huge concern.”"

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"“Brands want to be in front of this audience,” Ms. Bamford said. “Reaching these unreachables, these cord-cutters who don’t want to be fed an ad, is a huge concern.”"

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