Gadit

brickbat

Definitions (2)
1nounA piece of brick, typically used as a weapon or thrown object.
The protesters hurled brickbats at the police.
He found a brickbat on the ground and used it to break the window.
The old building was surrounded by debris, including several brickbats.
2nounA critical or insulting remark, often used in a metaphorical sense.
The politician faced a barrage of brickbats from the media.
Despite the brickbats, she remained calm and composed.
His speech was met with both applause and brickbats.
Word Origin
Language
English
Word parts
brick (a block of clay) + bat (a piece of something)
Originally meant
a piece of brick used as a weapon
Background
The term 'brickbat' originated in the 16th century, referring to a piece of brick used as a weapon. Over time, it evolved to also mean a verbal attack or criticism, reflecting how words can be as hurtful as physical objects.