Hailstorm

/ˈheɪl.stɔːrm/

Synonyms

  • frozen precipitation event
  • hurricane of hail
  • ice storm

Slang Meanings

When someone is heavily criticized or attacked verbally.
He faced a hailstorm of questions after the controversial statement.
A term used to describe a chaotic situation.
The meeting turned into a hailstorm when everyone started shouting over each other.