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A prolonged amount of talking, typically an angry reprimand.
Example: He gave his players an earful at halftime.
Or, a loud blast of noise.
Example: She received an earful of hoots when she stepped inside the house.
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∙ 10y agoTo "get an earful" is to have someone talk a lot at you, usually about something they are passionate or upset about.
Example: "Upon arriving home after curfew, I got an earful from my parents on responsibility."
To get an earfull is to be told off, to be reprimandedm it is a colloquism
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The meaning of you got an earful?
"You got an earful" means that someone has received a lengthy or intense lecture, scolding, or complaint from someone else. It implies that the person who received the earful was bombarded with a lot of information or criticism.
What does it mean you got an earful?
When someone says you got an earful, it means that person talked to you at length, often expressing strong emotions or opinions. It implies that you received a lot of information or feedback during the conversation.
What if the plural of earful?
The plural of "earful" is "earfuls."
When was Cheerful Little Earful created?
Cheerful Little Earful was created in 1930.
What are the release dates for The First Earful - 1922?
The First Earful - 1922 was released on: USA: 29 May 1922
What does get an earful mean?
Just what it seems to mean - you've heard enough. You often hear this said when someone has fussed at you - they give you an earful of complaint.
How do you bring up your girlfriend should have surgeryon her ears?
If you've got any sense, you don't bring it up. I'd imagine she'd be very hurt and would probably give you an earful!
What is the Hinky-Pinky for cheery gossip?
cheerful earful, rumor humor
What is a hinky pinkie for cheery gossip?
rumor humor, cheerful earful
What is a word for making a lengthy speech?
The word is earful. It means a prolonged amount of talking.
What is a sharp scolding beginning with e?
To 'give (someone) an earful' means to scold sharply.
What are some slang words starting with e?
· earful (a lot of gossip) · easy mark ( a likely victim)
