cross-eyed
Americanadjective
adjective
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Etymology
Origin of cross-eyed
First recorded in 1785–95
Example Sentences
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Under a photo of Star with a cross-eyed expression, he wrote, “I love you, my daddy Michael. Your son, Blowhole.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026
In recent episodes, Bercow’s oratorial prowess came into full flower, as he belched forth merciless diatribes that made several bystanders go cross-eyed.
From Salon • Feb. 24, 2024
A corgi car, a chrome car, a map car, a cross-eyed duck car — the show’s imaginative turns were always surprising.
From New York Times • Dec. 8, 2021
“I was cross-eyed because on one hand you had a state official to deplete the water labor and then another official coming back saying you need to increase it,” Muhammad said.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 8, 2021
Naomi was exhausted and all but cross-eyed from concentrating for so long.
From "Out of Darkness" by Ashley Hope Pérez
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