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161 Earful

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161 Earful

(PW) interesting gossip, information

My friend found out about the local politician. I got an earful.

 

(free)

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

 

n Informal

1. something heard or overheard

2. a rebuke or scolding, esp a lengthy or severe one

 

(your)  noun

enough or too much of what is heard

important or startling news or gossip

a scolding

 

(lexicology)

(n) an outpouring of gossip

(n) a severe scolding

He was my agent for a time, so I did get an eyeful and an earful of Ari Emanuel that is for sure.

Five nights a week, Fox News's pugnacious Bill O'Reilly gives viewers an earful of whatever's on his mind--and they can take it or leave it.

 

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