Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

talking-to

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: 5.29 in modern English

Syllables: talk-ing--to
IPA

14

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

4

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A scolding or reprimand; a lengthy rebuke.

Colloquial

Example Sentences

"For quotations using this term, see Citations:talking-to."

Etymology

From talking + to.

Usage

Colloquial

Inflected Forms

talking-tos (plural) talkings-to (plural) talking to (alternative)

Questions

What does talking-to mean?: A scolding or reprimand; a lengthy rebuke.
Where does talking-to come from?: From talking + to.

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