earache
Valid in Scrabble
- Scrabble points
- 12
- Words With Friends
- 12
- Letters
- 7
/ˈɪə̯ɹeɪk/
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/ˈɪə̯ɹeɪk/ · /ˈiɹeɪk/
Definition of earache
2 senses · 1 part of speech · etymology included
noun
- (countable, uncountable)A pain in the middle or inner ear.
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noun
- (countable, uncountable)A pain in the middle or inner ear.
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(countable, informal, uncountable)Annoyance or aggravation caused by noise, especially the sound of someone nagging, complaining, issuing orders, etc.
“I can't stay too late at the pub, otherwise I'll get a load of earache from the missus.”
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Etymology
From ear + ache.
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