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- [skohl-ding]
- /ˈskoʊl dɪŋ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [skohl-ding]
- /ˈskoʊl dɪŋ/
Definition of scoldings word
- noun scoldings the action of a person who scolds; a rebuke; reproof: I got a scolding for being late again. 1
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Origin of scoldings
First appearance:
before 1425 One of the 25% oldest English words
late Middle English word dating back to 1425-75; See origin at scold, -ing1
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Parts of speech for Scoldings
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
scoldings popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
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