thick ear
The term "thick ear" is a colloquial expression primarily used in informal contexts to describe a swollen ear or a physical punishment involving a blow to the head.
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Definition
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(informal)A swollen ear caused by a blow to the head.
Example
- He ended up with a thick ear after the fight.
B2General
(informal, idiomatic)A threat or act of physical punishment involving a hit to the ear.
Example
- If you don't behave, you'll get a thick ear.
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