Clip at the butt of the lug

n.

Heard in Longford

A little slap across the head (lug = ear). used by parents across the country.

Give him a clip at the butt of the lug and he'll sit down for you.

Posh English

Administer a sharp cuff to the side of his head and he shall instantly be seated for you.

Related terms

• Butt on de butta de lugA belt across the face, just under the ear.
• Butt on butta lugA punch or blow delivered under the ear.
• Clip around the earA light slap to the side of the head or ear, typically as a mild rebuke.
• Clout in the but of the lugA threat of a smack to the back of the ear, typically issued by grandmothers to…
• LugAn ear.
• ClipA sharp slap or blow to the head or neck.