stink eye

American  

[stingk ahy] / ˈstɪŋk ˌaɪ /

stinkeye,

noun

Informal.

1. a disapproving, contemptuous, or critical glance (often used withthe ).

   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.

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Etymology

Origin of stink eye

First recorded in 1960–65

Example Sentences

On the way back to my desk, I pass Jonah’s ex-girlfriend, Cassie Ellsworth, who gives me the stink eye as always, and I glance back at Avery, who’s only on the third page of the test, erasing her calculations on a two-variable equation.

From Literature

“I have a solid guess what that is, although trust me, I’m really hoping I’m wrong. But judging from the stink eye you’re giving me, I’m guessing I’m out of luck.”

From Literature

And if the librarian has given me the stink eye, I haven’t noticed.

From Literature

Ana gives her mom the stink eye.

From Literature

Open an umbrella near them and they would gallop halfway across a meadow and stand there giving the umbrella the stink eye.

From Literature