noun
scolding
SKOHL-dihng
Scolding (noun) means a sharp reprimand or telling-off. Example: “He got a scolding from his mother for coming home late.”
noun
1
A sharp reprimand or telling-off.
"He got a scolding from his mother for coming home late."
How to use scolding
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe reprimand itself — what you get when someone scolds you.
Common pairings
a stern scolding
give someone a scolding
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Word forms
- Plural
- scoldings
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Etymology
Formed from scold and -ing.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for scolding
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What does “scolding” mean?
The word “scolding” means a sharp reprimand or telling-off. In plain terms, the reprimand itself — what you get when someone scolds you.
How do you pronounce “scolding”?
“Scolding” is pronounced SKOHL-dihng (/ˈskoʊldɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “scolding” in a sentence?
Here is “scolding” used in a sentence: “He got a scolding from his mother for coming home late.”
What part of speech is “scolding”?
“Scolding” is a noun.
