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tongue-lash

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tongue-lash

One entry found.

Main Entry: tongue–lash

Pronunciation: \ˈtəŋ-ˌlash\

Function: verb

Etymology: back-formation from tongue-lashing

Date: 1856

: chide, scold

— tongue–lash·ing noun

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