English Explanatory Dictionary

earful

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. an angry reprimand, castigation or telling off
  2. intimate gossip

Pronunciation

/ˈɪə(ɹ)fəl/ /ˈɪə(ɹ)fʊl/ /ˈɪɹfəl/ /ˈɪɹfʊl/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-earful.wav

Word forms

earful earfuls earsful

Etymology

From ear + -ful.

Derived words

give someone an earful
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