pop eye

\ ˈpäp-ˌī

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Definition of pop eye

: an eye staring and bulging (as from excitement)

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Recent Examples on the Web But this time, the lace-up sneaker that appears to be of the Vans variety is popping eyes and sparking a debate. — Ashley Hoffman, Time, "The Great Sneaker Color Test Debate Is Back to Splinter the Internet," 14 Oct. 2019

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“Pop eye.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pop%20eye. Accessed 26 Oct. 2020.

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