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popeyed

American

[pop-ahyd] / ˈpɒpˌaɪd /

adjective

marked by bulging, staring eyes.

a young boy popeyed with excitement.

popeyed British

/ ˈpɒpˌaɪd /

adjective

having bulging prominent eyes
staring in astonishment; amazed

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Etymology

Origin of popeyed

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

Example Sentences

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"She speyed I'd live t' see ye," he said.

From My Lady of the Chimney Corner by Irvine, Alexander

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