What is another word for split the ears?

Pronunciation: [splˈɪt ðɪ ˈi͡əz] (IPA)

"Split the ears" is a phrase used to describe a sound so loud that it hurts the ears. Some synonyms for this phrase include "deafening," "ear-splitting," "thunderous," "roaring," "blasting," "raucous," "booming," "thundering," "piercing," and "shattering." Each of these synonyms emphasizes the extreme, almost painful nature of the sound. It is often used to describe sudden and unexpected noises, like explosions or loud crashes. This phrase can also refer to more musical sounds, like a band playing at full volume or a singer with a powerful voice hitting a high note.

What are the hypernyms for Split the ears?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    cut, sever, cause injury.

Famous quotes with Split the ears

  • During my most recently controlled near-death experience, I got to interview William Shakespeare. We did not hit it off. He said the dialect I spoke was the ugliest English he had ever heard, “fit to split the ears of groundlings.” He asked if it had a name, and I said “Indianapolis.”
    Kurt Vonnegut

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