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Meaning of thick ear | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

  1. A swollen ear resulting from a blow to the side of the head.
    informal
  2. A punishment or threatened punishment notionally taking the form of a blow around the head.
    broadly, informal

Examples

“In the football game he got caught by someone's elbow and came away with 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.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

thick end thick lip thick of things thick origami thick sandwich course thick sandwich degree

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