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ear⋅split⋅ting

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

Origin:
1880–85; ear 1 + splitting
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ear·split·ting   (îr'splĭt'ĭng)   
adj.  Loud and shrill enough to hurt the ears. See Synonyms at loud.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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