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- [neym kaw-ling]
- /neɪm ˈkɔ lɪŋ/
- /neɪm ˈkɔː.lɪŋ/
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- [neym kaw-ling]
- /neɪm ˈkɔ lɪŋ/
Definitions of name-calling word
- noun name-calling the use of abusive names to belittle or humiliate another person in a political campaign, an argument, etc. 1
- noun name-calling verbal abuse, esp as a crude form of argument 0
- noun name-calling the use of disparaging or abusive names in attacking another 0
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Origin of name-calling
First appearance:
before 1890 One of the 20% newest English words
First recorded in 1890-95
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Parts of speech for Name-calling
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
name-calling popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 37% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 63% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
Synonyms for name-calling
noun name-calling
- insult — to treat or speak to insolently or with contemptuous rudeness; affront.
- abusing — to use wrongly or improperly; misuse: to abuse one's authority.
- insulting — giving or causing insult; characterized by affronting rudeness, insolence, etc.
- dirty pool — unethical, unfair, or unsportsmanlike conduct.
- dirty tricks — underhand activities and machinations in political or governmental affairs, usually intended to discredit an opponent
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