scolding

English

Etymology

From scold +‎ -ing.

Pronunciation

  • (US) IPA(key): /ˈskoʊldɪŋ/
  • Rhymes: (US) -oʊldɪŋ

Noun

scolding (plural scoldings)

  1. A succession of critical remarks, such as those directed by a parent towards a misbehaving child; an earful; dressing down.

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Verb

scolding

  1. present participle and gerund of scold

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