Phrase guide

cow eyes

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A wide-eyed expression meant to discreetly signal otherwise unstated romantic attraction to the one it is directed at.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: US, informal, plural, plural-only

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History

Etymology

From the appearance of a cow's eyes.

Across languages

Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: kaihoisa katse — a secretive, pining look, or humble doting glance
  • Italian: occhi vitulini — a secretive, pining look, or humble doting glance
  • Polish: pożądliwe spojrzenie — a secretive, pining look, or humble doting glance
  • Russian: влюблённый взор (vljubljónnyj vzor) — a secretive, pining look, or humble doting glance