The word "earbash" means to verbally attack someone with a barrage of criticism or complaints. It is spelled "earbash" and is pronounced /ɪər.bæʃ/ with a short "i" sound in the first syllable, a schwa sound in the second syllable, and a "sh" sound in the final syllable. The stress is on the first syllable. This word is commonly used in Australian and New Zealand English, and is derived from the idea of physically striking someone's ear with a bash or blow.
Earbash: verb (informal)
Definition:
To talk incessantly or bombard someone with unwanted or lengthy conversation, often in an intrusive or tiresome manner.
Usage:
The word "earbash" is primarily used in British English and Australian English.
Example sentences:
1. John avoided going to the office party because he knew his co-worker would earbash him all night about his latest investment scheme.
2. After a long day at work, Sarah just wanted to relax and read a book, but her chatty neighbor constantly earbashed her over the garden fence.
3. The politician tried to earbash the audience with his campaign promises, hoping to sway their votes.
4. Despite repeatedly hinting that he was busy, Tom's talkative relative earbashed him with stories about their recent holiday.
5. Having to share a cabin with his loquacious roommate, Mark had to endure regular earbashing sessions that kept him from getting a good night's sleep.
Synonyms:
Talk non-stop, blabber, babble, chatter, ramble, prattle, talk someone's ear off, yak, drone on.
Antonyms:
Listen, remain silent, hold one's tongue, keep quiet.
The word "earbash" is derived from the combination of two separate terms: "ear" and "bash".
The term "ear" refers to the organ of hearing, commonly known as the ear. It can be traced back to the Old English word "ēare" and the Proto-Germanic word "auzon", both of which have the same meaning.
The word "bash" is derived from the Middle English term "baschen" or "basshen", which means "to strike with a heavy blow" or "to beat violently". It can be further traced back to the Old French word "baissier", meaning "to lower" or "to bring down".
When combined, "earbash" refers to repeatedly or violently striking someone's ears with words or talking loudly and excessively into someone's ear.