cloth-eared
cloth-eared · more cloth-eared · most cloth-eared
Not hearing clearlyNot hearing clearly.
UK/ˌklɒθˈɪəd/US/ˌklɔθˈɪ(ə)ɹd/
Meaning
2 senses(UK, dated, derogatory, informal)Not hearing clearly.
(UK, dated, derogatory, informal)Failing to pay attention.
Origin
From the fact that ears made of cloth (for example, belonging to a stuffed toy) cannot heaFrom the fact that ears made of cloth (for example, belonging to a stuffed toy) cannot hear.
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Forms
more cloth-eared, most cloth-eared| Comparative | more cloth-eared Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | most cloth-eared Lesson |
regular
Synonyms
3 synonymsAntonyms
1 antonymsWord family
2 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form