FISKING

Etymology

Named after journalist Robert Fisk. Originated in the blogosphere.

Noun

fisking (plural fiskings)

A rebuttal to an article or blog made by quoting its content in sections and refuting each section individually.

Source: Wiktionary


FISK

Fisk, v. i. Etym: [Cf. Sw. fjeska to bustle about.]

Definition: To run about; to frisk; to whisk. [Obs.] He fisks abroad, and stirreth up erroneous opinions. Latimer.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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