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)

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

Verb

brickbatting

present participle and gerund of brickbat

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