This article is dedicated to the study of the use of derived nouns of the type Gegröle – Grölerei with the suffixes -ei/-erei and the prefix ge- in German online newspaper texts. The choice of material for the study is determined by the exceptional role of online media in modern society and their influence on public opinion, cultural, and linguistic norms. The author emphasizes the use of shorter text formats and concise headlines in online news portals to attract readers' attention, which can be achieved, among other ways, with the aforementioned derivatives. Such word formations arise from various derivational patterns and often express nuances in meaning and stylistic coloring. The main focus of the article is on the functional-semantic analysis of these parallel derivatives. For this purpose, their etymology, features of formation, and meanings based on lexicographic sources are first examined. Then, the denotative and connotative meanings of both forms in newspaper contexts are considered, and their role in expressing a sense of contempt is determined. The author analyzes how derivatives with Ge- and the suffix -erei create similar but slightly different meanings that can provoke differentiated perceptions in readers. For example, Gegröle is often used to denote an indefinite, annoying sound, while Grölerei adds a behavioral and more pejorative component. The analysis attempts, based on Harden's hypotheses, to establish authors' preferences in choosing one form or another capable of eliciting various emotional reactions from readers.