Throughgoing
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Throughgoing is a noun meaning (dialectal, chiefly Scotland) A scolding; a severe reprimand or reproof.
Meaning
(dialectal, chiefly Scotland) A scolding; a severe reprimand or reproof.
More Meanings
- (dialectal, chiefly Scotland) Active; energetic.
Word Forms
- throughgoings
- through-going
Synonyms for throughgoing
Depending on context, synonyms include berating, chockling, dirdum, browbeating, chiding, correption.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include talking-to, scolding, berating, earful, hearing, wigging.
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