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

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Example Sentences

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stink eye

His boss Grow “always gives you kind of the stink eye when you wear Patagonia,” Dumas says.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 26, 2023

Lottie is definitely up to something, feeding Nat lies and then giving her a comic book villain's stink eye as she walks away.

From Salon ● Mar. 31, 2023

But to some extent, the former’s strong growth is attributable to the latter’s stink eye for politically incorrect fundraisers.

From Washington Times ● Jul. 20, 2021

It’s so dry and so desiccated, all the trees—you just give them the stink eye and they’re going to combust.

From Slate ● Sep. 10, 2020

Lydia maintained her grip on Dill’s arm and gave the stink eye to a guy who glanced over as he walked past.

From "The Serpent King" by Jeff Zentner

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