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ear-piercing

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ear-piercing /ˈɪəpɪəsɪŋ /
adjective loud and shrill:
the alarm emits an ear-piercing screech.
noun [mass noun] the practice of making holes in the lobes or edges of the ears to allow the wearing of earrings:
facials, body massage, ear-piercing—it's all on offer
[count noun] extra ear-piercings.