pelters in British English
(ˈpɛltəz) plural noun. Scottish informal. strong criticism or verbal abuse. He conjured up the goal of his life but it brought nothing but pelters from his unimpressed team-mates.
What does being pelted mean?
transitive verb. 1a : to strike with a succession of blows or missiles pelted him with stones. b : to assail vigorously or persistently pelted her with accusations.
What is an example of a pelt?
Pelt is the act of throwing something at someone, or the skin of an animal with the fur still attached. The act of throwing rocks at someone is an example of a pelt. The fur coat of a fox that was removed to make a fur coat is an example of a pelt.
