beer in my ear
Meaning: deaf
Usage: Describes someone who is hard of hearing or not paying attention. It implies the person is ignoring what is being said.
"I get beer in my ear, no can hear"
"Eh, you get beer in your ear? I wen' tell you already!"
"He beer in his ear, he no listen."
Origin: A humorous Pidgin expression, likely originating from the idea of something blocking the ears.
What does "beer in my ear" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"beer in my ear" means "deaf" in Hawaiian Pidgin. Describes someone who is hard of hearing or not paying attention. It implies the person is ignoring what is being said..
How do you pronounce "beer in my ear"?
"beer in my ear" is pronounced "beer-in-my-EAH". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
How do you use "beer in my ear" in a sentence?
Example: "I get beer in my ear, no can hear"
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