brickbat

/ˌbrɪkˈbæt/
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Other forms: brickbats

Definitions of brickbat
  1. noun
    a fragment of brick used as a weapon
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    type of:
    fragment
    a piece broken off or cut off of something else
  2. noun
    blunt criticism
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    type of:
    criticism, unfavorable judgment
    disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings
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