Definition of "name calling" []

• Verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument (noun)

WordNet. Princeton University. 2010.

• "Note that the definition pointedly includes nonviolent actions name calling against a child."
• "Mundugamor, lack of touch by music disorganization andwith drug themesmutuality, friendship and name calling"
• "Unfortunately, there are others that do nothing more than post childish name calling rants every single time they touch a keyboard, and they know who they are ... wow, the jets have a wildcat running back that can throw downfield better than "noodle arm" orton."