scolding

From scold +‎ -ing.

• (US) IPA^(key): /ˈskoʊldɪŋ/
• Rhymes: (US) -oʊldɪŋ

scolding (plural scoldings)

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

• scolding stool

scolding

1. present participle and gerund of scold

• codlings, lingcods