noun
- plural of barracking; loud, sustained criticism or disapproval expressed by a crowd or audience
- plural of barracking; the act of supporting or cheering for a team or competitor
Usage: chiefly British and Australian English; often used in sports contexts
Usage: chiefly Australian English; informal
Examples
- The barrackings from the opposing team's fans grew louder as the match progressed.
- Despite the barrackings, the speaker continued with her presentation.
- The politician faced intense barrackings during the town hall meeting.
- Australian sports fans are known for their enthusiastic barrackings at cricket matches.
- The barrackings from the crowd made it difficult for the referee to hear the whistle.
- She endured the barrackings with grace and composure.