googly eye
"Googly eyes" are commonly used in arts and crafts to add a playful or humorous touch to various projects.
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Definition
B1Arts and Crafts
(common)A small plastic item with a movable black pupil, used to create a whimsical effect in craft projects.
Example
- She added googly eyes to her homemade puppet to make it look more lively.
- The children decorated their art projects with colorful googly eyes.
C1Medical
(informal)An eye that appears to bulge or protrude in an exaggerated way.
Example
- His googly eyes made him look constantly surprised.
- The actor's googly eyes added to his comedic performance.
B2Observation
(informal)To stare intently at something or someone.
Example
- She googly-eyed the dessert display at the bakery.
- He couldn't help but googly-eye the new sports car in the showroom.
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