earbanger
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Meaning · English
An obsequious member of the military who attempts to curry favor with superiors.
Register: derogatory, slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
He also knows that he has a tendency towards being overweight and watches his diet carefully, and he can tell you everything there is to know about every man in his platoon. Yet, more than once, I've read him off for being partial to a couple of obvious earbangers, and the simplest problem can make
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “earbanger” mean?
An obsequious member of the military who attempts to curry favor with superiors.
Is “earbanger” formal or informal?
earbanger is generally derogatory, slang.