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...
In many cultures, tugging at one’s lower eyelid is an expression of skepticism, as if to indicate that the person is being watchful and alert and won’t be taken in. In the United States, the gesture may be accompanied by a phrase like “Do you see...
A caller wonders about a term used by her family when someone gives you a certain look: the hairy eyeball. Grant and Martha try to shed some light on the phrase. This is part of a complete episode. Transcript of “Hairy Eyeball” Hello, you have A Way...
skunk eye n. a facial expression of distrust or dislike; stink eye. Editorial Note: This term seems to have been popularized by American talk show host David Letterman. It is often used with the definite article: the skunk eye. (source: Double...
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...