Standpauke

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German[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Stand (standing) +‎ Pauke (scolding, roasting)

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈʃtantˌpaʊ̯kə/
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Noun[edit]

Standpauke f (genitive Standpauke, plural Standpauken)

  1. (colloquial) harangue, diatribe, tirade, threatening lecture
    jemandem eine Standpauke halten(please add an English translation of this usage example)

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