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First attested in 1637. Probably lam (“beat”) + baste (“beat”)
Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
lambaste
Today it means: To scold, reprimand or criticize harshly. Full definition →
Today it means: To scold, reprimand or criticize harshly. Full definition →
First attested in 1637. Probably lam (“beat”) + baste (“beat”)
Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.