slating

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English

Noun

slating (plural slatings)

  1. Slates collectively.
  2. Material for slating.
  3. (informal) A harsh criticism.
    Synonym: scorcher
    His new book got a real slating.
    • 1925 July – 1926 May, A[rthur] Conan Doyle, “(please specify the chapter number)”, in The Land of Mist (eBook no. 0601351h.html), Australia: Project Gutenberg Australia, published April 2019:
      "Ever been to a meeting before, sir?" "No," said Malone. "Don't know much about it, I expect." "No, I don't." "Well, well, we must expect a slating."

Verb

slating

  1. present participle and gerund of slate

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