scolding — an angry reprimand or criticism
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: an angry reprimand or criticism
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈskoʊldɪŋ/
Korean meaning: 꾸짖음, 호통
Korean pronunciation: 스콜-딩 (강세: 스콜)
Example Sentences
- After coming home at 2 AM, Jake got a scolding that could wake the entire neighborhood.
- My grandmother's scolding was legendary - even the dog would hide under the table.
- The teacher gave him a gentle scolding for forgetting his homework again.
scolding
NOUN//ˈskoʊldɪŋ//
an angry reprimand or criticism
Mother angrily reprimanding her child
Scolding while holding, when you should be folding!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
중세 영어 'scolden'에서 유래되었으며, 이는 고대 노르웨이어 'skald'(시인, 음유시인)에서 나왔습니다. 바이킹 시대의 음유시인들이 때로는 신랄한 비판을 담은 시를 낭송했던 것에서 '꾸짖다'는 의미로 발전했습니다.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“After coming home at 2 AM, Jake got a scolding that could wake the entire neighborhood.”
“My grandmother's scolding was legendary - even the dog would hide under the table.”
“The teacher gave him a gentle scolding for forgetting his homework again.”
“She accidentally spilled the scolding soup all over her shirt.”
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