earful

ear-ful · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    (informal) A prolonged reprimand or scolding.

  2. 2.

    As much as one can bear to hear; a large amount of talk or information.

Forms

plural: earfuls

Related words

See also: lecture, scold
Synonyms: lecture, scolding, telling-off

Etymology

From ear + -ful (suffix meaning "full of"), first attested in the early 20th century American English.