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

"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

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

From Seattle Times ● Oct. 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

This is also the last year that the tactic of slating is likely to work.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 26, 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 M. P. (Matthew Phipps) Shiel

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