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
Chakraborty has also spoken about her ordeal, including how the name-calling and character assassination cost her work and how her family were also hounded.
From BBC ● Mar. 25, 2025
That one word proved surprisingly effective in eviscerating a former president known for name-calling.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 6, 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
“It’s the soggy Spares!” yelled some of the other spectators, and Seven’s cheeks went hot from the name-calling.
From "Witchlings" by Claribel A. Ortega
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