What-for

Translation of "what-for" into Russian

Noun

/ˌwɒtˈfɔː/

/ˌwʌtˈfɔr/

what-for

what-fors pl

Informal noun meaning a scolding or reprimand.

разговорное

Mom gave me the what-for when she saw my grades.

Мама устроила мне нагоняй, когда увидела мои оценки.

официально-деловой

The employee received the what-for for being late again.

Сотрудник получил выговор за очередное опоздание.

Additional translations

головомойка

разговорное, просторечное

Noun

/ˌwɒtˈfɔː/

/ˌwʌtˈfɔr/

A severe scolding, reprimand, or punishment, especially given verbally.

If you keep talking back, I'll give you the what-for.