selective hearing

one posseses this quality when they hear only what they would like to hear.

"Jimmy, do the laundry and the you can go to the movies."

"Sweet! I can go to the movies!"

"AFTER YOU DO THE LAUNDRY!"

"What? You never said i had to do the laundry."

"I swear, you have selective hearing"

by amrgkm January 29, 2009

selective hearing

one of those things that the other half of the relationship has when you are trying to talk to them

Austin: Sometimes I just pretend like I understand what Becky is saying... it's easier that way ---

Becky: he gives me that blank stare and says nothing...as i wait for his response....and then says....oh..what? i didnt hear what u said....

selective hearing

by Austins Pookie March 8, 2010

Selective hearing

When you're in a zone and you're only able to hear what your mind is focused on. Others think you're ignoring them when they talk but the truth is they failed to gain your attention first.

My wife swears I was ignoring her but I have selective hearing, my attention was on the TV and I was completely unaware she was talking to me.

by Zoned all the way out November 24, 2021

Selective hearing

The ability that humans have, especially males, to hear selectively only what serves their interests, being conveniently deaf to what they don't like or can use.

"I asked John to take the trash out and then get a beer from the fridge; of course he went straight for the beer: he has selective hearing".

by SenoritaCynthia February 4, 2010

Selective hearing

Hearing what you want too

I am selective hearing

by Webster englishary October 14, 2021

Selective hearing

Selective hearing is a bit like WHEN UR DUMB ASS PARENTS call ur name and u say what and they don't say anything till u go to them.

Parent:"Jimmy!! "
Jimmy:what!!

*silence*
Jimmy:WHAT MOM/DAD!!

*Silence again
(This is literally selective hearing)

by Noxturnal February 22, 2022

Selective Hearing

The act of listening to only the things a person wants to hear. This can lead to a complete topic change.

Matt: Yo are you watching this Rockies game? It's nuts!

Ben: uhh. I don't think this long distance relationship is going to work out.

Matt: (thinking to himself) Damn. That's some crazy selective hearing if I ever saw it.

by tombalaya October 23, 2009