1. Fig. a great amount of discussion, criticism, gossip, or complaint. (*Typically: get ~ ; have ~ ; give someone ~ .)

1. She was really mad about something, and I sure got an earful

2. Sue was standing around the corner while Jim and Mary were arguing and got an earful.

3. I’d better not be late for practice or the coach will give me an earful.

4. He's going to get an earful tonight.