How to Pronounce "deaf as a post"
expression
ˈdɛf/ /ˈæz/, /ˈɛz/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈpoʊst
DEF az uh POHST
dˈɛf/ /ˈæs/ /æɪ/ /pˈəʊst
DEF az uh POHST
Definition
If someone is "deaf as a post," they cannot hear at all or hear very little. It's an informal and humorous way to describe someone who is very hard of hearing.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdɛf/ /ˈæz/, /ˈɛz/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈpoʊst
British English
dˈɛf/ /ˈæs/ /æɪ/ /pˈəʊst
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DEF az uh POHST
UK
DEF az uh POHST
Listen in Context
My grandfather is deaf as a post and needs a hearing aid.
She’s deaf as a post after years of working in a factory.
The old dog is deaf as a post and doesn’t hear us call.
I shouted his name, but he’s deaf as a post and didn’t react.