earache

UK /ˈɪə̯ɹeɪk/ US /ˈiɹeɪk/

noun 2

Collocations

ADJ.

bad

VERB + EARACHE

got, load

EARACHE + NOUN

missus

PREP.

except, from

noun

A pain in the middle or inner ear.

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.

noun — an ache localized in the middle or inner ear

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

Wiktionary

I have an earache.

Tatoeba · #264393

Tom has an earache.

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I have a very bad earache.

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I'm feeling OK except for the earache.

Tatoeba · #2641183

I don't understand you. I have an earache.

Tatoeba · #6796177

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In some senses, earache is marked as informal. Watch for register when choosing this word.

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