wigging

A British slang noun referring to a scolding or severe reprimand.

• 🇩🇪Britischer umgangssprachlicher Ausdruck für einen strengen Tadel oder eine heftige Rüge.

1. Scolding or reprimand C1 informal british

   A severe telling-off or angry criticism, typically from an authority figure.

   • The manager gave him a right wigging for being late again.
   • She got a wigging from her mother for breaking the vase.
   • The teacher's wigging left the student feeling embarrassed.

   🇩🇪Rüge

   Synonyme: chidinglecturerebukereprimandscoldingtongue-lashingupbraiding

   Antonyme: commendationcomplimentpraise