Thick ear

Noun

Definitions

1.NounA 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.NounA 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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