cloth-eared

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Not hearing clearly.
  2. Failing to pay attention.

Pronunciation

/ˌklɒθˈɪəd/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-cloth-eared.wav /ˌklɔθˈɪ(ə)ɹd/

Word forms

cloth-eared more cloth-eared most cloth-eared

Etymology

From the fact that ears made of cloth (for example, belonging to a stuffed toy) cannot hear.

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