cloth-eared

adj
/ˌklɒθˈɪəd/UK/ˌklɔθˈɪ(ə)ɹd/US

Etymology

From the fact that ears made of cloth (for example, belonging to a stuffed toy) cannot hear.

Definitions

  1. Not hearing clearly.

  2. Failing to pay attention.

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