slating

American  

[sley-ting] / ˈsleɪ tɪŋ /

noun

1. the act or work of covering something with slates.

2. materials for roofing with slates.

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slating ¹ British  

/ ˈsleɪtɪŋ /

noun

1. the act or process of laying slates

2. slates collectively, or material for making slates

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slating ² British  

/ ˈsleɪtɪŋ /

noun

1. informal a severe reprimand or critical attack

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Other Word Forms

• unslating adjective

Etymology

Origin of slating

First recorded in 1565–75; slat(e) ¹ + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

But the slating from fans has made Neymar reconsider his future, and attracted fresh blasts for his attitude.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 11, 2021

He added he had "no interest in slating anybody or kicking anybody while they are down" as "it ain't my style".

From BBC • Sep. 30, 2021

Network executives were already tinkering with the reinvention, but slating “Nashville” for a January premiere helped speed up the process.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 12, 2017

She skipped Thursday’s candidate slating, saying party leaders haven’t favored her before and weren’t going to pick her.

From Washington Times • Jan. 14, 2016

Up to the first floor, the exterior is of stone in rough-hewn blocks with a distinct batter, while extra protection from weather is afforded by green slating above.

From The Purple Cloud by Shiel, M. P. (Matthew Phipps)