eye-popping
Americanadjective
adjective
Explanation
Something that's eye-popping is shocking. If you pull off an eye-popping reverse 2 1/2 somersault dive at your local pool, you will probably make quite a splash. (Get it?) An eye-popping profit from your lemonade stand might be a remarkable pile of quarters. The eye-popping dress you wear to a formal party makes such a strong impression on the other guests that many of them say, "Wow!" when they see you. This informal adjective comes from the cartoonish idea that someone could be so impressed or amazed that their eyes would pop out of their heads.
Vocabulary lists containing eye-popping
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Example Sentences
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China has a 10 year head-start with BRI with total investments under the initiative crossing an eye popping $1 trillion this July.
From BBC • Oct. 1, 2023
"This is an eye popping level of caffeine for a young kid's body," Schumer said.
From Reuters • Jul. 9, 2023
It sounds like a niche revenue source, but early numbers have been eye popping.
From New York Times • Nov. 26, 2022
The eye popping estimate was based on a review of 157 out of 312 projects that applied for but did not receive a California tax credit.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 3, 2022
Once you’re slapped with that eye popping invoice, what do you do first?
From Slate • Apr. 8, 2022
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