earache

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Scrabble points
12
Words With Friends
12
Letters
7
Pronunciation
/ˈɪə̯ɹeɪk/
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/ˈɪə̯ɹeɪk/ · /ˈiɹeɪk/

Definition of earache

2 senses · 1 part of speech · etymology included

noun

  1. (countable, uncountable)A pain in the middle or inner ear.
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noun

  1. (countable, uncountable)A pain in the middle or inner ear.
  2. (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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