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earful
ear·ful E0003800 (îr′fo͝ol′)n.1. An abundant or excessive amount of something heard, such as talk or music.2. Gossip, especially of an intimate or scandalous nature.3. A scolding or reprimand.earful (ˈɪəfʊl) n1. something heard or overheard2. a rebuke or scolding, esp a lengthy or severe oneear•ful (ˈɪərˌfʊl)
n., pl. -fuls. 1. an outpouring of gossip or news. 2. scolding. [1915–20] usage: See -ful. Thesaurus| Noun | 1. | earful - an outpouring of gossipscuttlebutt, gossip, comment - a report (often malicious) about the behavior of other people; "the divorce caused much gossip" | | 2. |  earful - a severe scolding bawling out, castigation, chewing out, dressing down, upbraiding, going-overrebuke, reprehension, reprimand, reproof, reproval - an act or expression of criticism and censure; "he had to take the rebuke with a smile on his face" |
Translationsearful
an earfulA lengthy reprimand or lecture. I got an earful from my mom once she heard about my speeding ticket. I gave that kid an earful after he dented my car.See also: earfulget an earfulTo receive a lengthy reprimand or lecture. I got an earful from my mom once she heard about my speeding ticket.See also: earful, getgive (one) an earful1. To give one a lengthy reprimand or lecture. My mom gave me an earful once she heard about my speeding ticket. I gave that kid an earful after he dented my car.2. To divulge secrets to one. Tim gave me an earful about his relationship this afternoon, and it doesn't sound good. I think he's going to break up with Mark.See also: earful, give*an earfulFig. a great amount of discussion, criticism, gossip, or complaint. (*Typically: get ~; have ~; give someone ~.) She was really mad about something, and I sure got an earful. Sue was standing around the corner while Jim and Mary were arguing and got an earful.See also: earfulearful (ˈirfʊl)1. n. a tremendous amount of gossip. I can give you an earful about the mayor. 2. n. a scolding. Her mother gave her an earful when she finally got home. give someone an earful1. tv. to scold someone. Sally gave Sam an earful for the way he treated Mary. 2. tv. to tell someone surprising secrets. Willy gave Sally an earful about Todd’s tax problems. See also: earful, give, someoneearful
Synonyms for earfulnoun an outpouring of gossipRelated Wordsnoun a severe scoldingSynonyms- bawling out
- castigation
- chewing out
- dressing down
- upbraiding
- going-over
Related Words- rebuke
- reprehension
- reprimand
- reproof
- reproval
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