# jawing

Pronunciation: say "JAW-ing" US /ˈd͡ʒɔɪŋ/, UK /ˈd͡ʒɔːɪŋ/

## Verb

1. Present participle and gerund of jaw. — present participle and gerund of jaw
   - Simple: Present participle and gerund of jaw. Use this form for talking or scolding that is happening now.
   - _The neighbors stood jawing by the fence long after sunset._
   - _He was jawing away about his fishing trip when the phone finally rang._

## Noun

2. A scolding or lengthy reproof directed at someone for their behavior.
   - Simple: A long, angry telling-off given to someone who did something wrong.
   - _The sergeant delivered a fierce jawing to the recruits who had overslept._
   - _After his careless mistake, he braced himself for a serious jawing from the boss._

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