Googlewash

English

Etymology

Coined by Andrew Orlowski in 2003.

Verb

Googlewash (third-person singular simple present Googlewashes, present participle Googlewashing, simple past and past participle Googlewashed)

1. Synonym of googlebomb

Usage notes

• Unlike googlebomb, this word may imply the use of media manipulation to change the perception of a term. Compare whitewash.