Associations to the word «Brickbat»

Wiktionary

BRICKBAT, noun. A piece of brick used as a weapon, especially if thrown, or placed in something like a sock and used as a club.
BRICKBAT, noun. A criticism or uncomplimentary remark.

Dictionary definition

BRICKBAT, noun. A fragment of brick used as a weapon.
BRICKBAT, noun. Blunt criticism.

Wise words

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