Tatiana in San Antonio, Texas, wonders about the expression to give someone the hairy eyeball, meaning “to look askance at someone.” This is part of a complete episode. Transcript of “Give Someone the Hairy Eyeball” Hi there, you have A Way with...
Paula in Indianapolis asks about hairy eyeball, the scowling, squinty look her parents gave her brother. Slang dictionaries record the phrase, with evidence going back at least 40 or 50 years, though earlier examples may exist. It doesn’t appear to...
stink eye n. a facial expression of doubt, distrust, or dislike; a dirty look; skunk eye, the hairy eyeball. Etymological Note: There is inconclusive evidence that this term originated in Hawaii and spread through beach sports such as surfing and...