Cloth-eared

//ˌklɒθˈɪəd// adj, slang

adj, slang ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Not hearing clearly. British, dated, derogatory, informal
  2. 2
    Failing to pay attention. British, dated, derogatory, informal

Synonyms

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deafhard of hearinginattentive

Etymology

From the fact that ears made of cloth (for example, belonging to a stuffed toy) cannot hear.

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