knife-ear
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: knife ear
Meaning · English
An elf.
Register: derogatory, slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
You've a lot of nerve, knife-ears. This'll go badly for you.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “knife-ear” mean?
An elf.
Is “knife-ear” formal or informal?
knife-ear is generally derogatory, slang.