Rumint

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Information of dubious veracity, particularly when grounded in rumor US, uncountable
  2. 2
    Alternative spelling of rumint. alt-of, alternative, uncountable

Etymology

Etymology 1

From rumor and intelligence; apparently a pun on HUMINT.

Etymology 2

From rumint; orthography from HUMINT, SIGINT and other names for sources of intelligence information.

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