brickbatting

English

Etymology

From brickbat (noun) +‎ -ing.

Pronunciation

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

Noun

brickbatting (plural brickbattings)

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

Verb

brickbatting

1. present participle and gerund of brickbat