thick ear
noun1
Informal 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
Broadly, Informal A punishment or threatened punishment notionally taking the form of a blow around the head.
Often in the phrase 'give someone a thick ear'
- 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.
- Related terms
- thick lip