plural of earnest-money

plural of earnut

A diminutive of the male given name Earnest.

Pronunciation spelling of earning.

Alternative form of earnest money

simple past tense and past participle of earn one's keep

simple past tense and past participle of earn one's stripes

A finding that attaches to the back of an earring to keep it securely fixed on the ear.

(chiefly US) Money paid as a deposit to show intent to buy or to reserve an item to be purchased; especially, money accompanying an offer to buy real estate.

In an earnest manner; being very sincere; putting forth genuine effort.