name-calling
[ neym-kaw-ling ]
/ ˈneɪmˌkɔ lɪŋ /
noun
the use of abusive names to belittle or humiliate another person in a political campaign, an argument, etc.
Origin of name-calling
First recorded in 1890–95
Words nearby name-calling
name syndrome,
name tape,
name the day,
name-brand,
name-caller,
name-calling,
name-drop,
name-dropper,
name-dropping,
nameable,
nameboard
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British Dictionary definitions for name-calling
name-calling
noun
verbal abuse, esp as a crude form of argument