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

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

From Los Angeles Times

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

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

From Seattle Times

He was wearing an unnaturally luxuriant red wig, and his spiel consisted of slating rival hairpiece suppliers.

From The Guardian

U man have to stop slating black policemen.

From BBC