scolding

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Etymology

From scold + -ing.

Pronunciation

• (America) IPA: /ˈskoʊldɪŋ/

Noun

scolding (plural scoldings)

1. A succession of critical remarks, such as those directed by a parent towards a misbehaving child.

Translations

• Portuguese: sermão, bronca
• Russian: выговор
• Spanish: regaño, sermón, bronca, rapapolvo (colloquial)

Verb

1. Present participle and gerund of scold

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