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brickbat n

A piece of brick, rock, etc., especially when used as a weapon (for example, thrown or placed in a sock or other receptacle and used as a club). (figurative) A piece of (sharp) criticism or a (highly) uncomplimentary remark. brickbat v (transitive, dated except South Asia) To attack (someone or something) by swinging or throwing brickbats (noun sense 1). (figurative) To assail (someone or something) with (sharp) criticism.

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