Spock ears

slang Very noticeable, pointy ears that resemble those of the character Spock from Star Trek. I need to get some Spock ears to add to my costume. He has huge Spock ears, so you'll spot him from a mile away.

See also: ear

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Cue a spaceship-shaped casket, Spock ears for the congregation and an elegy from the vicar which begins "Star Date: 2002" in the manner of Captain Kirk's trademark opening monologues on the long-running sci-fi show.

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