ream out
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Sense 1
Meaning · English
To lecture, scold, reprimand, or rebuke, especially in an angry tone of voice.
Register: slang, vulgar
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
My boss reamed me out after I left the safe door open again.
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).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To ream; to penetrate a partner's anus forcefully (either with one's penis or one's tongue) such as to widen the opening.
Register: vulgar
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “ream out” mean?
To lecture, scold, reprimand, or rebuke, especially in an angry tone of voice.
Is “ream out” formal or informal?
ream out is generally slang, vulgar.