mudslinging

[muhd-sling-ing]

mud·sling·ing

[muhd-sling-ing]
noun
an attempt to discredit one's competitor, opponent, etc., by malicious or scandalous attacks.

Origin:
1880–85; mud + slinging

mud·sling·er, noun
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Mudslinging is always a great word to know.
So is flibbertigibbet. Does it mean:
a gadget; dingus; thingumbob.
a chattering or flighty, light-headed person.
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mudslinging (ˈmʌdˌslɪŋɪŋ)
 
n
casting malicious slurs on an opponent, esp in politics
 
'mudslinger
 
n

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