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11what for — fun idi a) why: What are you doing that for?[/ex] b) a punishment or scolding: My mother will give me what for if I come home late again[/ex] …
12What for — Whatfor Whatfor Pays d’origine France Genre(s) Pop Années actives 2002 – 2003 Label(s) Az Anciens membres Nicolas Vitiello Cyril Selli Monia Érika Fleury …
13what-for — Pron. See give someone what for …
14what for — Synonyms and related words: ass reaming, bawling out, castigation, chastening, chastisement, chewing, condign punishment, correction, cussing out, deserts, disciplinary measures, discipline, dressing, dressing down, excuse, explanation, ferule,… …
15what for — (Roget s IV) conj. Syn. why, but why, to what end, for what purpose; see why …
16what for? — informal for what reason? → what …
17what for? — why?, for what reason? …
18What for — severe treatment, punishment, or violence …
19what for — Australian Slang severe treatment, punishment, or violence …
20I'll give you what for! — I ll give (you) what for! informal something that you say when you are very angry with someone and intend to punish them. I ll give you what for, young lady, coming home at 2 o clock in the morning! …