fisk
pronunciation
How to pronounce fisk in British English:
UK [fɪsk]
How to pronounce fisk in American English:
US [fɪsk]
Word Origin
- fisk (v.)
- 2002, an Internet argument tactic involving a reprinting of a text, interlarded with rebuttals and refutations. Named for English journalist Robert Fisk (b.1946), Middle East correspondent for the "Independent," whose writing often criticizes America and Israel and is somewhat noted for looseness with details. Critics responded in this style. Related: Fisked; fisking.
Example
- 1. Robert fisk and john simpson are in their mid-60s .
- 2. Photograph : phil fisk for the observer food monthly
- 3. You must have known she was trading with fisk .
- 4. Carlton fisk was one of the best catchers ever to play professional baseball .
- 5. Fisk was right about you . He said you wouldn 't go easy .