Fool getting told off (4)
I believe the answer is:
dolt
'fool' is the definition.
(I know that fool can be written as dolt)
'told off' is the wordplay.
'off' indicates anagramming the letters.
'told' with letters rearranged gives 'DOLT'.
'getting' acts as a link.
(Other definitions for dolt that I've seen before include "Dull or stupid fellow" , "Idiot" , "Blockhead" , "Slow-witted type" , "dope" .)