Knife-ear

noun, slang

noun, slang ·Uncommon ·College level

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Noun
  1. 1
    An elf. derogatory, slang

    "You've a lot of nerve, knife-ears. This'll go badly for you."

Example

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"You've a lot of nerve, knife-ears. This'll go badly for you."

Etymology

From an allusion to the pointed ears common in fantasy depictions of elves. Popularised by Dragon Age: Origins (2009) and its subsequent use in the Dragon Age franchise. Possibly influenced by the earlier round-ear.

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