Definition
An unspecified punishment or rebuke.
In Context
- "When your dad gets home, he'll give you (a) what for."
- "- Fagin, I'm waiting. - Waiting, my dear? What for? - Bill will give you "what for" if you don't fork out."
- "Cranky Kong: 'NOW GET OUT THERE AND GIVE THOSE LITTLE DRUM GUYS WHAT FOR. YES, I SAID "WHAT FOR." I'M OLD. GET OVER IT.'"