brickbatting

English edit

Etymology edit

From brickbat (noun) +‎ -ing.

Pronunciation edit

(Received Pronunciation) IPA^(key): /ˈbɹɪkbætɪŋ/
(General American) IPA^(key): /ˈbɹɪkˌbætɪŋ/, [-ɾɪŋ]
Hyphenation: brick‧bat‧ting

Noun edit

brickbatting (plural brickbattings)

The act of attacking by swinging or throwing brickbats.
(figurative) The act of assailing with (sharp) criticism.

Verb edit

brickbatting

present participle and gerund of brickbat

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