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. |