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Earache

//ˈɪə̯ɹeɪk// noun, slang

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A pain in the middle or inner ear. countable, uncountable
  2. 2
    an ache localized in the middle or inner ear wordnet
  3. 3
    Annoyance or aggravation caused by noise, especially the sound of someone nagging, complaining, issuing orders, etc. countable, informal, uncountable

    "I can't stay too late at the pub, otherwise I'll get a load of earache from the missus."

Etymology

From ear + ache.

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