stink eye

[ stingk-ahy ]

nounInformal.
  1. a disapproving, contemptuous, or critical glance (often used with the):Even today, I get the stink eye from Gran if I leave food on my plate.They let their dogs jump in the river right where I'm fishing, and then give me the stink eye when I complain.

Origin of stink eye

1
First recorded in 1960–65
  • Also stink·eye, stink-eye .

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