popeyed

[ pop-ahyd ]

adjective

1. marked by bulging, staring eyes:

   a young boy popeyed with excitement.

popeyed

/ ˈpɒpˌaɪd /

adjective

1. having bulging prominent eyes
2. staring in astonishment; amazed

Word History and Origins

Origin of popeyed¹

An Americanism dating back to 1815–25; pop ¹ + eyed

Example Sentences

But no, the guard of a half hour before was staring, popeyed, at the sheaf of bills.

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Charley is squat of figure, short neck, popeyed, and has white hair.

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He fell back sitting on the bed, pulling the popeyed bravo toward him so that his good knee pressed into the Sordello's chest.

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As the doors opened, he ran past a popeyed subway guard, up the stairs and into the street.

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