Definition of a hiding

hiding

noun

• To give somebody a good hiding (Brit.)
  
  To tell somebody off in an aggressive manner, to beat somebody up or physically hurt them in other ways, often but not exclusively linked to punishment or revenge.

  Last edited on Oct 16 2014. Submitted by Daria Hussels on Oct 16 2014.

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give a hiding	Definitions include: to beat up.

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