slating

English

Noun

slating (plural slatings)

1. Slates collectively.
2. Material for slating.
3. (informal) A harsh criticism.

   Synonym: scorcher

   His new book got a real slating.

   • 1925 July – 1926 May, A[rthur] Conan Doyle, “(please specify the chapter number)”, in The Land of Mist (eBook no. 0601351h.html), Australia: Project Gutenberg Australia, published April 2019:

     "Ever been to a meeting before, sir?" "No," said Malone. "Don't know much about it, I expect." "No, I don't." "Well, well, we must expect a slating."

Verb

slating

1. present participle and gerund of slate

Anagrams

• Gatlins, lasting, salting, staling