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Definition of earful

earful

/ˈɪərfʊl/
ear · ful
Plural:earfuls
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earful Lexical Profile

earful Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A prolonged and angry reprimand, scolding, or complaint (informal).

Example

"The coach gave the players an earful in the locker room after their careless mistakes in the first half."

2

A large, surprising, or overwhelming amount of talk, gossip, or information heard at one time (informal).

Example

"During our afternoon tea, my neighbor gave me an earful about the latest neighborhood dispute."

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• Nearby Words

eardrum
eared
earflap
earful
earhole
earl
earldom

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Earful. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/earful
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