earache
B1
noun
Freq #56686
Meanings
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1
noun
Annoyance or aggravation caused by noise, especially the sound of someone nagging, complaining, issuing orders, etc.
I can't stay too late at the pub, otherwise I'll get a load of earache from the missus.
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2
noun
an ache localized in the middle or inner ear
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3
noun
A pain in the middle or inner ear.
Etymology
From ear + ache.
Thesaurus
Synonyms
2
noun
· an ache localized in the...
otalgia
3
noun
· a pain in the middle or...
otalgiaotodynia