Talking-to

noun, slang

noun, slang ·Uncommon ·College level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A scolding or reprimand; a lengthy rebuke. colloquial

    "For quotations using this term, see Citations:talking-to."

Synonyms

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chewingdressingrebukereprimandroastingsermon

Example

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"She gave him a real talking-to."

Etymology

From talking + to.

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