earful
noun
an outpouring of oral information or advice, especially when given without solicitation.
earfuls
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pluralof earful.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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“I had to go through it that way. … My parents were both mad. That was weeks of earfuls: ‘Man, what are you doing?’
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 2, 2026
It would have necessitated dozens of mason jars to grocery shop in bulk and earfuls of wax to make my own soap.
From Slate ● Feb. 7, 2022
Jim Flynn, executive director of the Kentucky Association of School Superintendents, said his members are reporting that they are getting the biggest earfuls from people who want masks required in schools.
From Washington Post ● Sep. 21, 2021
Those operators tracked me down as well, forwarded the messages, and I’d gotten earfuls from Mom and Dad for neglecting to mention I’d be off the grid during a day of historical tragedy.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 10, 2021
"You supplied two good earfuls that time, kid!" said Rolling Stone.
From The Boy Ranchers Among the Indians or, Trailing the Yaquis by Willard F. Baker
