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Definition of ear-bending in English: ear-bendingnoun ˈɪəˌbɛndɪŋ US informal The action of relating a lengthy or boring anecdote or opinion. Also as a count noun: a prolonged lecture or diatribe, usually addressed to one person.
adjective ˈɪəˌbɛndɪŋ US informal 1Given to speaking at length, especially in a boring or insistent manner. 2Of sound, especially music: extremely loud; grating, dissonant.
Origin 1930s; earliest use found in Hamilton (Ohio) Evening Journal. From ear + bending
early 20th century (in an earlier sense). From ear + bending. Definition of ear-bending in US English: ear-bendingnounˈɪəˌbɛndɪŋ US informal The action of relating a lengthy or boring anecdote or opinion. Also as a count noun: a prolonged lecture or diatribe, usually addressed to one person.
adjectiveˈɪəˌbɛndɪŋ US informal 1Given to speaking at length, especially in a boring or insistent manner. 2Of sound, especially music: extremely loud; grating, dissonant.
Origin 1930s; earliest use found in Hamilton (Ohio) Evening Journal. From ear + bending<br>early 20th century (in an earlier sense). From ear + bending. |