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blurb
This term carries a slightly cynical or skeptical connotation, often implying that the promotional text is exaggerated or overly flattering to drive sales. While a "review" suggests an objective critique, a "blurb" is understood as a marketing tool designed to entice the consumer.
In professional publishing, the act of blurbing is often a reciprocal arrangement between authors, where a well-known writer provides a short endorsement to lend credibility to a debut or less-famous author.
Meanings
Examples
The blurb on the back of the novel sounded intriguing.
I need to write a catchy blurb for the new app.
Just read the blurb to get a general idea of the plot.
The publisher asked a famous author to blurb the book.
That blurb is way too long for a social media post.
Who is going to blurb this latest release for us?
A short blurb is often more effective than a long summary.
I wonder if the actual story lives up to the blurb.