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hearing aid

"Hearing aid" is a slang term for "lip reading". Also knonw as "speechreading", it is a communication technique of understanding speech by watching a person's lip movements, facial expressions, and gestures, which can be enhanced by any residual hearing. It's a skill used by many people with hearing loss but also by the general public in noisy environments to aid comprehension. The technique is not foolproof, as many sounds look alike on the lips, and a complete understanding relies on context and other clues.
At the crowded café, I had to rely on my hearing aid—you know, lip reading—just to catch snippets of the conversation over all that noise.
by Emotional Cruiser October 19, 2025
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author is open to hearing about dead batteries

an AO3 tag for smut fanfiction meaning the author of said fic is open to hearing about readers masturbating to the fic.
"its fine to tell me that you jerked off to my fics as long as the fic has the author is open to hearing about dead batteries tag."
by sharksrcool January 8, 2023
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European hearing aid

Having sex with the gaugeearrings in a woman's ear. May require lube. Also see gauge rage.
Garett: Hey man, Cindy just got gauges.
Doug: what are u planning on doing with them?
Garett: European hearing aid!
Doug: be care full, you don't wana chaf.
by Dbu June 7, 2013
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fake hearing

A term utilized in an attempt to discredit whatever may come to light in a hearing that has the potential to blow the lid off something illegal.
You are a liar Mr. Cohen and this is a fake hearing; that you were lying for the US President for ten years is a small matter indeed.
by Dr Bunnygirl February 28, 2019
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Photographic Hearing

The ability to recall past events vividly and accurately using your ability to hear.
That dumb ass nigga just told his buddy that he has Photographic Hearing.
by HEHEXD99999999999999 August 26, 2019
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Disciplinary Hearing

Something you'll be called to at some point during your working life.

It'll be sold to you as an opportunity to state your case, but in reality the outcome will have been decided weeks before you go to the meeting.

You are strongly advised to take appropriate action and treat the hearing with the scorn and derision it deserves.
HR Manager:

We investegated our concerns that you'd been sleeping with our new secretary in the stationery cupboard and found grounds to convene a disciplinary hearing. Do you have anything to say?

Employee:

Man, she was a Brett Hart - the best there was, the best there is and the best there ever will be.

HR Manager:

I don't think you realise the seriousness of the allegations against you. I'd suggest you reconsider your comments.

Employee:

Do you think there's enough room to fit a four poster bed in there?

The floor's uncomfortable.

HR Manager escorts employee off the premises.

Manager:

Do you think he knew he was screwed before the meeting?

HR Manager:

Sounds like he was well screwed. That secretary looks like a dirty slut. I'm already looking forward to 'discipling' her.
by HR_Advisory March 22, 2011
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Bad hearing

*bell rings*
Eminem: When is the bell going to ring?
Person: Didn’t you hear is ring?
Eminem: I know, I can’t believe it is spring.
People: She has bad hearing
by Hehwe September 7, 2023
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