To hit, especially around the ear.
Clip
KLIP
klɪp
Verb
Example Sentences
"I'll clip your ear!"
"Got a clip."
Etymology & History
Geordie term for a smack. From Old Norse klippa (to cut).
Word Details
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Region
Newcastle/Tyneside
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Era
Medieval
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Language
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Formality
informal
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