brickbat.
A piece of brick, rock, etc., especially when used as a weapon (for example, thrown or placed in a sock or other receptacle and used as a club).
Meaning & usage
A piece of brick, rock, etc., especially when used as a weapon (for example, thrown or placed in a sock or other receptacle and used as a club).
A piece of (sharp) criticism or a (highly) uncomplimentary remark.
Where this word comes from
The noun is derived from brick + bat (“a bit, piece; specifically, part of a brick with one whole end”). The verb is derived from the noun.
To attack (someone or something) by swinging or throwing brickbats (noun sense 1).
To assail (someone or something) with (sharp) criticism.
Where this word comes from
The noun is derived from brick + bat (“a bit, piece; specifically, part of a brick with one whole end”). The verb is derived from the noun.
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Last enriched 2026-09-10. Definitions are in English. Romanizations are shown when supplied by the source; syllable estimates are omitted for unsupported scripts.