fisking

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A rebuttal to an article or blog made by quoting its content in sections and refuting each section individually.

Word forms

fisking fiskings

Etymology

Named after journalist Robert Fisk (for the surname, see Fisk). Originated in the blogosphere.

Related words

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