Give somebody/get a thick ear Definition 1 of 1Pro Tip 1/3British Colloquial It's an informal British expression, not usually used in formal situations or written English. He's so annoying, he's asking for a thick ear. Pro Tip 2/3Metaphorical Use The phrase can be used metaphorically, meaning no actual hitting will occur. Keep up that racket, and you'll get a thick ear! Pro Tip 3/3Confrontational Tone Using this phrase implies you are upset or annoyed with someone's behavior. I told him another joke like that, and I'll give him a thick ear.