helicopter ear
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Meaning · English
A form of Helmholtz resonance experienced in a moving vehicle, when one of the windows is rolled down.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “helicopter ear” mean?
A form of Helmholtz resonance experienced in a moving vehicle, when one of the windows is rolled down.
Is “helicopter ear” formal or informal?
helicopter ear is generally slang.