Street
lughole
What does lughole mean?
An ear ('lug' being an old word for ear).
"He got a clip round the lughole."
Origin
From dialect 'lug' (ear) + 'hole'; northern and London working-class usage.
Frequently asked questions
What is a 'lughole'?
It's a colloquial word for an ear. 'Lug' is an old dialect word for ear, combined with 'hole'.
Is 'lughole' rude?
No, it's informal and a bit jokey rather than offensive. It's often heard in phrases like 'a clip round the lughole'.
Where is it used?
It's common in northern English and London working-class speech.
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