crow's feet
Definition
Noun: 1. Small wrinkles or lines in the skin at the outer corners of a person's eyes: These are typically associated with aging or frequent smiling and squinting.
Usage
The term "crow's feet" is a common, informal noun used to describe a specific physical feature. It is almost always used in its plural form. * It is often used in contexts related to aging, skincare, or expressions of emotion (like laughter). * It can have a neutral, descriptive tone or a slightly negative connotation when discussing signs of aging, but it is also used positively as signs of a life filled with laughter.
Examples
- Neutral/Descriptive:
- Positive Connotation:
- Skincare Context:
Advanced Usage
- "Laugh lines": This is a common synonym with a more positive connotation, implying the wrinkles come from happiness. (e.g., )
- The singular form "crow's foot" is very rarely used, except perhaps in a highly technical or metaphorical sense.
Variants and Related Words
- Crow's-foot (noun): An alternative, less common spelling of the same term.
- Wrinkle (noun): The general term for a small line or fold in the skin.
- Laugh line (noun): A synonym with a positive connotation.
- Periocular rhytides (noun): A formal, medical term for wrinkles around the eyes.
Synonyms
- Laugh lines
- Eye wrinkles
- Character lines (often used positively)
Idioms and Phrases
- To have/get crow's feet: To develop these wrinkles.
- She's starting to get crow's feet, but she says she's earned every one.
Noun
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a wrinkle in the skin at the outer corner of your eyes
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