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dirdum

noun

A scolding, a reproach

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Meanings

noundirdum (plural dirdums)

plural dirdums · alternative durdam · alternative durden

Northern EnglandScotlanddialectalA scolding, a reproach
Synonyms: berating, chockling, throughgoing, berating, browbeating, chiding, chockling, correption

Synonyms & antonyms

nounA scolding, a reproach

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berating browbeating chiding chockling correption down the banks dressing down going over jawing lecture objurgation rixation scolding sermon throughgoing vituperation

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APA

dirdum. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/dirdum

MLA

“dirdum.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/dirdum. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “dirdum,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/dirdum.

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