This is the 8085th most frequent Dutch word.
foeteren
To grumble or rant.
'Foeteren' is used here to mean scolding or expressing irritation towards someone in a parental context.
Mijn vader begon te foeteren toen ik mijn kamer niet opruimde.
My father started scolding when I didn't clean my room.
Here, 'foeteren' implies reprimanding or harshly criticizing in a professional environment.
De manager foeterde op het personeel vanwege de gemiste deadline.
The manager reprimanded the staff because of the missed deadline.
'Foeteren' indicates complaining or snapping at someone due to annoyance in a public setting.