popeyed
Definition
Adjective: 1. Having bulging eyes: Describes a person or creature whose eyes protrude noticeably from their sockets. 2. With eyes or mouth open in surprise: Describes a facial expression of astonishment, where the eyes are wide open and often staring.
Usage
The adjective "popeyed" is used to describe someone's appearance, typically due to a permanent physical trait or a temporary state of extreme surprise. It is often used in informal contexts.
Examples
Having bulging eyes:
- The popeyed fish stared out from the aquarium glass.
- His popeyed look was a distinctive family trait.
With eyes open in surprise:
- She stood popeyed at the news, unable to speak.
- The audience was popeyed during the magician's final trick.
Advanced Usage
- Descriptive Emphasis: Can be used for humorous or vivid description.
- He gave a popeyed glance at the enormous bill.
Variants and Related Words
- Pop-eyed: An alternative hyphenated spelling of the same word.
- Goggle-eyed (adj.): Having staring or protuberant eyes, often due to amazement.
- Wide-eyed (adj.): Having the eyes wide open, especially in wonder, innocence, or astonishment.
Synonyms
- Bug-eyed: Having bulging or wide-open eyes.
- Staring: Looking fixedly with wide-open eyes.
- Aghast: Filled with horror or shock, often with a related expression.
Related Idioms & Phrases
- Eyes popping out of one's head: An idiom expressing extreme surprise or shock, closely related to the second meaning of "popeyed."
- The kids' eyes were popping out of their heads when they saw the mountain of presents.
Adjective
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having bulging eyes
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with eyes or mouth open in surprise
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