Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

sledging

noun

/ˈslɛdʒɪŋ/

Definition

Sledging refers to the act of sliding down snow-covered hills on a sled or to a term used in cricket for verbal taunting or distracting an opponent.

Examples

Children enjoy sledging down the hills during winter.
The cricket match was intense, and the players engaged in some light-hearted sledging.
After a heavy snowfall, the park was filled with families sledging together.

Meaning

In the context of sports, particularly cricket, sledging involves making comments or jokes aimed at opponents to unsettle them. In a recreational context, it simply means riding a sled on snow.