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earache

noun

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Wiktionary

Pronunciation: /ˈɪə̯ɹeɪk/ / /ˈiɹeɪk/

noun

Etymology: From ear + ache.

  1. A pain in the middle or inner ear.
  2. 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.