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Earful vs Tearful - What's the difference?

earful | tearful |

As a noun earful

is (informal) a reprimand, castigation or telling off.

As an adjective tearful is

accompanied by tears.

earful

English

Noun

(en-noun)
  • (informal) a reprimand, castigation or telling off
  • * 2013 , Daniel Taylor, Danny Welbeck leads England's rout of Moldova but hit by Ukraine ban'' (in ''The Guardian , 6 September 2013)[http://www.theguardian.com/football/2013/sep/06/england-moldova-world-cup-qualifier-matchreport]
    • Ivan Kruzliak had already taken an earful from Gary Neville at half-time and it was rare to see Hodgson as annoyed as he was while remonstrating with the fourth official.
  • (informal) intimate gossip

    • tearful

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • accompanied by tears.
    • Aaron was a little tearful until Laura came to reassure him.
  • sorrowful.

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