thick ear

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Synonyms: thicker, thickhead, thick end, thickleaf, third ear

Antonyms: thicker, thickhead, thick end, thickleaf, third ear

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|informal}} A swollen ear resulting from a blow to the side of the head.
2. {{lb|en|informal|by extension|often in the phrase 'give someone a thick ear'}} A punishment or threatened punishment notionally taking the form of a blow around the head.

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