Definition of BLACKLEGGING

blacklegging

Verb

  • take the place of work of someone on strike
  • present participle and gerund of blackleg

Noun

  • The practice of working in place of those who are engaged in a strike.

Origin / Etymology

From blackleg + -ing.

Synonyms

blackleg, fink, rat, scab

Scrabble Score: 23

blacklegging: valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
blacklegging: not valid in Scrabble (MW) Merriam-Webster Dictionary
blacklegging: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 0

blacklegging is not valid in Words With Friends