a box on the ear



a box on the ear

A physical blow struck on or around the ear, usually as a punishment or reprimand for some behavior. Mom gave me a box on the ear when I arrived home late.
See also: box, ear, on

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Muir-Scottish
WisŁAwavee-SWAH-vahPolish
JarosŁAwayah-raw-SWAH-vahPolish
Oliva-Late Roman
Tomikoto-mee-koJapanese
Unai-Basque