To be punished severely or told off.
Bollocking
Example Sentences
"That's a proper Bollocking, that is."
"I've never seen such a Bollocking in all my life."
Etymology & History
British noun meaning severe reprimand. From 'bollocks' (testicles). 'Got a right bollocking' means severely criticized. Working-class British disciplinary terminology.
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Region
General British
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Era
Modern
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Language
Vulgar
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Formality
Slang
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