gog·gle-eyed

gog·gle-eyed
/ˈgɑːgl̩ˌaıd/ adj
informal : with the eyes very open in a way that shows surprise, amazement, etc.

He stared at me goggle-eyed.

a goggle-eyed child


Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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  • gog|gle-eyed — «GOG uhl YD», adjective. having rolling, bulging, or staring eyes …   Useful english dictionary

  • goggle-eyed — gog|gle eyed [ ,gagl aıd ] adjective INFORMAL looking at someone or something in a way that shows you are very surprised or impressed by them …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

  • goggle-eyed — gog′gle eyed adj. 1) having bulging, wide open, or rolling eyes, esp. in astonishment or wonderment 2) with bulging, wide open eyes • Etymology: 1350–1400; ME: squinting, looking sideways …   From formal English to slang

  • Goggle-eyed — Gog gle eyed , a. Having prominent and distorted or rolling eyes. Ascham. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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