(idiomatic) To scold a person.

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of give someone a speaking to

simple past tense and past participle of give someone a speaking to

present participle of speak one's mind

(idiomatic, humorous) An expression sometimes used when a person mentioned in the current conversation happens to arrive on the scene.

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see speak, for. To provide an opinion only on one's own behalf. / (idiomatic, imperative) Expressing disagreement with an opinion expressed by another.

Alternative spelling of artspeak

(idiomatic) To assert or promote one's opinion; to make one's thoughts known.

(idiomatic) To talk more loudly or plainly. / (idiomatic) To make oneself or one's opinions known; to advocate or assert oneself.

To speak in a language unknown to the speaker, especially when in a state of religious ecstasy; glossolalia.