give someone what-for en · VERB
Pronunciation
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Meanings
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(idiomatic) To admonish or berate; to speak angrily at somebody.
He really gave the kid what-for about the baseball through his window.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| gives someone what-for | Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres | lexicographic | |
| given someone what-for | Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| gave someone what-for | Tense=Past | lexicographic | |
| giving someone what-for | Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic |