English Explanatory Dictionary

throughgoing

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A scolding; a severe reprimand or reproof.
adj
  1. Active; energetic.

Word forms

throughgoing throughgoings through-going more throughgoing most throughgoing

Etymology

From through- + going. Compare thoroughgo, Scots throuchganging, Old English þurhgān, þurhgangan (“to go through, penetrate”). More at through, go.

Synonyms

berating chockling dirdum throughganging browbeating chiding correption down the banks dressing down going over jawing lecture objurgation rixation sermon scolding throughgoing
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