earful

earful Definition

☆ ear·ful (-fo̵ol′)

noun

enough or too much of what is heard
important or startling news or gossip
a scolding

earful Usage Examples

Converse of object

get: I got a minor earful from the security for you being on stage.
receive: Needless to say the guide received an earful for his pains.
have: He had an earful of earrings and one extremely black eye.

Adjective modifier

right: The workmen gave him a right earful the next morning for spoiling their new floor.

Browse dictionary entries near earful

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