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earful


ear·ful

noun \ˈir-ˌfu̇l\

Definition of EARFUL

1
: an outpouring of news or gossip
2
: an outpouring of anger, abuse, or complaint
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Examples of EARFUL

  1. I got an earful about what a bad job I had done.
  2. He gave me an earful.

First Known Use of EARFUL

1911

Rhymes with EARFUL

cheerful, fearful, tearful

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