Definitions

1. proper noun

American novelist and short-story writer, best known for his novel ‘The Catcher in the Rye’

“The young adult’s rebellion was reminiscent of the themes found in J.D. Salinger’s works.”

2. noun

a writer of short stories and novels, especially one who writes in the style of J.D. Salinger

“He was a skilled salinger, known for his poignant portrayals of adolescent angst.”

3. verb

to write in the style of J.D. Salinger, especially in the genre of literary fiction

“The young writer was trying to salinger, but struggled to capture the same tone as the original author.”