puxão de orelha
[pu-ʃɐ̃w̃ dʒi o-ˈɾɛ.ʎa]
nounmasculinepl: puxões de orelha
ear pulling; a scolding or reprimand
1. A literal or figurative reprimand; a sharp rebuke or criticism, often implying disapproval of someone's behavior
The teacher gave him a real ear-pulling for his poor grades.
O professor deu um puxão de orelha nele pelas notas ruins.
2. A physical gesture of pulling someone's ear as punishment or gesture of disapproval, typically used with children
His mother gave him a pull on the ear for misbehaving.
Sua mãe lhe deu um puxão de orelha por má conduta.
NYC Slang
ear-pulling; chewing out; telling someone off
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