English Explanatory Dictionary

name-calling

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The use of derogatory labels in verbal attacks on a person or other entity.
verb
  1. present participle and gerund of name-call

Word forms

name-calling name-callings name calling namecalling

Etymology

From name + calling. Compare call names.

Related words

call names name-call name-caller call someone every name in the book mudslinging
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