# bricking

Pronunciation: say "BRIK-ing" /ˈbɹɪkɪŋ/

## Verb

1. Present participle and gerund of brick. — present participle and gerund of brick
   - Simple: Present participle and gerund of brick. Use this -ing form for an action happening now or as a noun naming the action.
   - _Workers are bricking over the old windows to seal the building._
   - _Bricking the device on purpose voids the warranty._

## Noun

2. The act of pelting someone or something with bricks.
   - Simple: The act of throwing bricks at someone or something to hurt or attack them.
   - _The mob's bricking of the storefront caused thousands in damage._
   - _A bricking from the rooftop crowd forced the soldiers back._
3. A form of return fraud where someone buys a working electronic item, deliberately damages or strips it of valuable parts, then returns it to the seller for a refund as profit.
   - Simple: A trick where someone buys a working device, breaks it on purpose, then returns it for a refund.
   - _Retailers have stepped up inspections to catch bricking before refunds are issued._
   - _The investigation uncovered a bricking scheme that drained the chain of thousands of dollars._

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