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thick ear

noun

Definitions

  1. A swollen ear resulting from a blow to the side of the head.

    • In the football game he got caught by someone's elbow and came away with a thick ear.

  2. A punishment or threatened punishment notionally taking the form of a blow around the…

    A punishment or threatened punishment notionally taking the form of a blow around the head.

    • Say that again and I'll give you a thick ear.
    • I was cheeky to the Police Officer and got a thick ear for my trouble.

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