hairy eyeball
The term "hairy eyeball" is a slang expression primarily used in American English, dating back to the 1960s, to describe a specific type of look given to someone.
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Definition
B2Informal Communication
(slang, informal)A look that shows suspicion, disapproval, or hostility, often with narrowed eyes.
Example
- She gave him the hairy eyeball when he suggested they skip the meeting.
- I received the hairy eyeball from my boss for being late.
B2Romantic Interaction
(slang, informal)A flirtatious or admiring look, often with batting eyelashes.
Example
- He gave her the hairy eyeball across the room, making her blush.
- She caught him giving her the hairy eyeball and smiled back.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "hairy eyeball":
bad eyeblack eyegoogly eyeeyeball to eyeballfox eyecrab's eyehairy mollyhang by the eyelids