slating

American  

[slay-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

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Etymology

Origin of slating

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

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Example Sentences

See Examples For:

slating

“The internet was slating these outfits,” she said in the video.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 12, 2024

"He was slating Nicola, saying she was lying," said Becky, who then discussed the investigation with another victim, who we're referring to as Charlotte.

From BBC ● Jul. 13, 2023

The Legislature voted this year to ban most private detention facilities in the state, slating the detention center for closure in 2025, when its contract with the federal government ends.

From Seattle Times ● Nov. 11, 2021

However, I’m just not into slating Madonna and not just because I’m heartily sick of everyone else doing so.

From The Guardian ● Jul. 15, 2018

He waited a minute, and then said— 'You mustn't be depressed, Edith dear, if I get a little slating from some of the critics, you know.

From Love's Shadow by Ada Leverson

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