throughgoing

English

Alternative forms

• through-going

Etymology

From through- +‎ going. Compare thoroughgo, Scots throuchganging, Old English þurhgān, þurhgangan (“to go through, penetrate”). More at through, go.

Noun

throughgoing (plural throughgoings)

1. (dialectal, chiefly Scotland) A scolding; a severe reprimand or reproof.

Synonyms

• throughganging

Adjective

throughgoing (comparative more throughgoing, superlative most throughgoing)

1. (dialectal, chiefly Scotland) Active; energetic.

Anagrams

• going through