cyberbullying
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of cyberbullying
First recorded in 2000–05; cyberbully + -ing 1
Example Sentences
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Cyberbullying has also become a money-making gig for some, Kim Hern-sik told the BBC.
From BBC • Feb. 19, 2025
Cyberbullying is, and should be, taken seriously at many schools, but that only works if kids report it.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 3, 2024
Cyberbullying can also affect how a student does in school.
From Encyclopedia.com • Jun. 26, 2018
Cyberbullying, in particular, has gained recent attention in the White House after first lady Melania Trump met in March with representatives from Facebook, Google and Twitter for a summit on “the need for kindness online.”
From Washington Post • Apr. 6, 2018
Cyberbullying and sharing too much personal information are problems that have come along with the conveniences of new technologies.
From Textbooks • Jan. 1, 2012
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