name-calling
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of name-calling
First recorded in 1890–95
Example Sentences
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The name-calling hit Ayden especially hard, Gatlin said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 22, 2026
That one word proved surprisingly effective in confounding a former president known for name-calling, and it catapulted the blunt-speaking Walz into the national spotlight.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 21, 2024
Cavuto questioned the purpose of the name-calling the vice president has faced from Republicans like Kennedy, calling it “petty.”
From Salon • Jul. 30, 2024
"There are few other areas of healthcare where professionals are so afraid to openly discuss their views, where people are vilified on social media, and where name-calling echoes the worst bullying behaviour."
From BBC • Apr. 9, 2024
She commands a lot of respect for that, but she also gets a lot of whispers down the hallway and name-calling.
From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove
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