Phrase guide

googly eye

noun · verb · 5 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • rhymes with -aɪ

1

noun

Meaning 1

A craft item resembling an eye, typically made of white, black, and clear plastic.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

An eye exhibiting strabismus, failing to align with the other eye.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: informal

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3

noun

Meaning 3

An eye exhibiting strabismus, failing to align with the other eye.

The condition strabismus itself.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: in-plural, informal

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4

noun

Meaning 4

An eye that bulges abnormally.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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5

verb

Meaning 5

To observe intently; to stare (at something).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: informal, transitive

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: eye, eyeball

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • German: Wackelauge — craft item
  • Welsh: llygad siglog — craft item