talking-to From WikiWord, the free dictionary English Contents DefinitionsRelated wordsReferences DefinitionsnounA scolding or reprimand; a lengthy rebuke. Related wordsSynonymstalking tothroughgoingscoldingberatinghearingearfulflytingrattletongue lashingwiggingchidingjawingbrowbeatingticking-offharanguebollocking References Wiktionary — talking-to Wikipedia — talking-to