Itâs the money symbol in London, England, (for British). It means âpoundsâ and pounds are different from dollars. ($10.00 does not equal Â£10.00)
Dictionary entry overview: What does muckraker mean? â¢ MUCKRAKER (noun) The noun MUCKRAKER has 1 sense: 1. one who spreads real or alleged scandal about another (usually for political advantage) Familiarity information: MUCKRAKER used as a noun is very rare.
a group of American writers, journalists, publicists, and sociologists who were sharply critical of American society. The muckrakers were especially active between 1902 and 1917. Coined in 1906 by US President T. Roosevelt, the term âmuckrakersâ was inspired by J. Bunyanâs Pilgrimâs Progress, which describes a character who digs about in the mud but fails to notice the bright skies overhead.