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earache.

A pain in the middle or inner ear.

7 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈɪə̯ɹeɪk/Received-Pronunciation/ˈiɹeɪk/General-American
  1. A pain in the middle or inner ear.

    countable · uncountable
  2. Annoyance or aggravation caused by noise, especially the sound of someone nagging, complaining, issuing orders, etc.

    countable · informal · uncountable
    I can't stay too late at the pub, otherwise I'll get a load of earache from the missus.
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From ear + ache.

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