coating
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Meaning · English
A telling-off; a reprimand.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
The bogey gave him a right coating.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “coating” mean?
A telling-off; a reprimand.
Is “coating” formal or informal?
coating is generally slang.