brickbatting

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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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