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Earful
01
a severe scolding or reprimand, typically delivered in an angry or forceful manner
Disapproving
Humorous
Informal
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Compound
Countable
Plural form
earfuls
Examples
After forgetting to submit the report, I got a real earful from my manager.
02
an outpouring of gossip, often involving revealing or dramatic information
Disapproving
Humorous
Informal
Examples
The office was full of earfuls of gossip after the new manager arrived.
03
an excessive amount of verbal input, usually referring to someone talking too much or giving a long-winded explanation
Disapproving
Humorous
Informal
Examples
He gave me an earful about his new project, and I could hardly get a word in.
