Give A Gobfull/怒鳴る
| Pronunciation | /ɡɪv ə ˈɡɒb.fʊl/ (ギブ・ア・ゴブフル) |
|---|---|
| Part of Speech | Phrase |
| English Definition |
To scold or berate someone harshly and loudly. |
| Japanese Translation |
こっぴどく怒鳴りつける、叱りつける |
| Japanese Explanation |
誰かを激しく叱りつける、怒鳴りつけることを意味する表現。 |
Origin
'Gob' (informal for mouth) + 'full' (a full measure), i.e. giving someone a mouthful of angry words.
Related Words
gobful, give a
Australian English
To get verbally abusive or angry at somebody. “Gob” means “mouth.” In informal situations, the two words are interchangeable in Australian English.
日本語
怒る。言いつける。叱る。Gobは、mouthと同意味。気楽で話せる場面なら、豪語ではどっちらを使っても構わない。
Plain English
1. To admonish.
2. To give somebody a mouthful.
| 豪語 | 日本語 | 米・英語 |
| He was mucking around, so I gave him a gobful. | ふざけたから、言いつけてやった。 | He was messing around, so I gave him a mouthful. |
| If she doesn’t get serious, I’ll give her a gobful. | 彼女が真面目にならなければ、叱るぞ。 | If she doesn’t get serious, I’ll give her a mouthful. |