нахлобучить
verb
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Transcription (the accent is shown in capital letters):
[na-hla-BU-cheet']
Translation / meaning:
1. to put a hat on pulling it down over one’s forehead or ears;
2. to give a scolding
More explanations and examples here: Нахлобучить, отчекрыжить и отчихвостить
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