malling

[ maw-ling ]

noun

1. the overbuilding of shopping malls in a region:

   the malling of America.

2. the practice of frequenting malls to socialize or shop.

Word History and Origins

Origin of malling¹

First recorded in 1975–80

Example Sentences

The place that has seen the longest run of hot weather is East Malling in Kent, where Friday could mark the sixth day of the heatwave.

From BBC

The 47-year-old, of Jasmine Close, East Malling, admitted 12 shoplifting offences, and possession of cocaine and heroin.

From BBC

In 2010, filmmaker Thomas Cappelen Malling premiered “Norwegian Ninja,” an absurdist feature that portrayed Mr. Treholt, played by actor Mads Ousdal, as a spy for the King of Norway.

From Washington Post

“We are taking the most unpopular traitor in Norwegian history and turning him into a hero,” Malling, the subversive-minded writer and director, told the Wall Street Journal that year.

From Washington Post

Tonbridge and Malling Council, which is also owed money, said it had received a high number of complaints from suppliers, staff and performers.

From BBC