What it means
Means to trap someone in a long, one-way chat where they can’t get a word in. You can earbash a mate at the pub, or cop an earbash from that bloke who reckons he’s an expert on everything. Usually it’s boring, braggy, or unsolicited advice, and you’re just standing there praying your phone rings.
Usage examples
"Got cornered at the barbie and Barry earbashed me about his caravan upgrades. I nodded, necked two tinnies, and waited for someone to rescue me."
"Avoid him at the party or you'll cop an earbash about his car."
"She earbashed me for an hour about the new neighbours."
"I only asked how his weekend was and copped a full earbash about crypto, his gout, and why cafes have gone downhill."
"Don’t get stuck by the esky with Kev unless you’re ready to be earbashed about fishing gear for half the arvo."
Where it comes from
This one’s solid Aussie English. It’s built from ear plus bash, with bash used in that rough, jokey way to mean hammering someone with talk till their ears feel battered. It shows up in Australian slang from the late 20th century and means a long, inescapable verbal droning, not an actual physical hit.
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