bat one's eyelashes
Flutter lids flirtatiously
To bat one's eyelashes is to flutter them rapidly, typically as a gesture of flirtation or feigned innocence.
The motion mimics batting something lightly back and forth.
Someone might bat their eyelashes to appear coy, attract attention, or manipulate through charm: She batted her eyelashes and asked if he could help her move.
The phrase often carries an ironic edge, suggesting the gesture is calculated rather than genuine.
Brief one-eyed closure
- coquetteTeasing, insincere charmer
- coyAffectedly modest
- flutterRapid light movement
- smirkPleased, superior smile
tease · giggle · banter · suggestive · enticing · amorous · dally · gaze
wink
Brief one-eyed closure
smirk · tease · giggle · banter · suggestive · enticing · amorous · dally · gaze · sultry
demure
Modestly reserved in manner
timid · innocent · blushing · reserved · simpering · kittenish · girlish · coquettish · diffident · sheepish
charm
Attractive personal quality
sweet-talk · beguile · entreat · implore · beseech · plead · manipulate · influence · sway · winning over
bat one's eyelasheswear one's heart on one's sleeve
Express feelings openly, visibly
be authentic · burst into tears · cry one's eyes out · break down · bare one's soul
bat one's eyelashescut to the chase
Skip to essentials
speak plainly · lay one's cards on the table · tell it like it is · not mince words
bat one's eyelashesglare
Fierce stare or brightness
scowl · stare down · look daggers · put one's foot down · stand firm
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