thick ear

noun2

1. •
   (informal) A swollen ear resulting from a blow to the side of the head.

   • In the football game he got caught by someone's elbow and came away with a thick ear.
2. •
   (informal) A punishment or threatened punishment notionally taking the form of a blow around the head.

   • 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.