BRICKBAT


Meaning of BRICKBAT in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈbrik-ˌbat ]

noun

Etymology: brick + bat (I) (lump, fragment)

Date: 1579

1. : a fragment of a hard material (as a brick) ; especially : one used as a missile

2. : an uncomplimentary remark

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