telling-off / scolding / row
nounfemininecoloquial/ˈbɾõkɐ/medium
bron·ca
Definition
A severe telling-off or scolding; a loud, angry reprimand.
He got a real telling-off from his boss for being late.
There was a big row about the missing money.
Common collocations
get a telling-offgive someone a telling-offbig row
Etymology
Origem obscura, possivelmente expressiva ou do calão.