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earache

'iәreik4 senses · 587 ms
Level C2
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noun/ˈɪə̯ɹeɪk//ˈiɹeɪk/
  1. 1

    A pain in the middle or inner ear.countableuncountable

    • Luckily, besides an earache from the sudden repressurization, he suffered no other effects.
  2. 2

    Annoyance or aggravation caused by noise, especially the sound of someone nagging, complaining, issuing orders, etc.countableinformaluncountable

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

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