Earful
6 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
A large amount of gossip, unsolicited talk, or sharp verbal rebuke delivered to someone.
“She gave him a thorough earful about his behaviour at the party the night before.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈɪəf(ə)l/
Syllables
ear·ful
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Wordle
Contains vowels E, A, U, the -FUL suffix is distinctive and narrows guesses effectively.
Scrabble
Worth 9 points, F (4 pts) is the key tile, the -FUL suffix pattern is useful for rarer word formation.
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