boot-in-the-arse

Australian colloquial term:

A mild form of corporal punishment wherein a child or subordinate is kicked in the buttocks.

-Often used as an empty threat or possible solution to discipline unruly behaviour.

"If you don't go and do your chores you'll get a boot-in-the-arse."

"I am sick of the neighbourhood youths graffiting on my wall, I think a boot-in-the-arse and a good talking to would set them straight."

2👍 1👎