earball UK /ˈɪə.bɔːl/US /ˈɪəɹ.bɔl/noun 3verb 1forms 3 noun3 •[usually plural] (humorous) The ear.to keep one's earballs openup to one's earballs •A small ball kept in position in the ear and pressed when needed to relieve stress. •The act or an instance of listening. verb1 •To listen, especially to check. formsearballed · earballing · earballs