ear splitting

ear·split·ting

[eer-split-ing]
adjective
ear-piercing: an earsplitting explosion.

Origin:
1880–85; ear1 + splitting

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earsplitting

adjective
loud enough to cause (temporary) hearing loss [syn: deafening
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