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earful
[ eer-fool ]
/ ˈɪərˌfʊl /
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noun, plural ear·fuls.
an outpouring of oral information or advice, especially when given without solicitation.
a sharp verbal rebuke; a scolding.
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British Dictionary definitions for earful
earful
/ (ˈɪəfʊl) /
noun informal
something heard or overheard
a rebuke or scolding, esp a lengthy or severe one
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