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
Jockel-German
Duffy['dʌfi]
Gordianus-Ancient Roman
Cottrell['kɔtrəl]
Hiltrudehil-TROO-dəGerman (Archaic)
Ratree-Thai