Phrase guide

give someone the eye

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

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verb

Meaning 1

To show flirtatious signs or sexual interest/attraction with one's eyes.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic

Examples

  • I saw him giving me the eye as soon as I entered the room.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: eye up, give someone the glad eye

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

6 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 抛媚眼 (pao mei yan) — show flirtatious signs
  • Finnish: pitää silmäpeliä — show flirtatious signs
  • Norman: faithe des ilyies — show flirtatious signs
  • Polish: puszczać oko — show flirtatious signs
  • Polish: puścić oko — show flirtatious signs
  • Russian: стро́ить гла́зки (stróitʹ glázki) — show flirtatious signs