bugeyes
Startled, bulging gaze
Bugeyes describes eyes that protrude or bulge noticeably, or the exaggerated wide-eyed look someone makes when startled or amazed.
The term often appears as an adjective in hyphenated form: a bugeyed stare of disbelief.
It can be mildly insulting when describing someone's natural appearance, but is more commonly used playfully to characterize an expression of shock or surprise.
Bugeyes also refers to a type of traditional Chesapeake Bay sailing vessel with a distinctive hull shape.
Made larger than reality
- comicalCausing laughter
- animatedFull of life, or drawn moving
- expressiveShowing feelings outwardly
- caricatureExaggerated comic depiction
googly · popping · bulging · saucer-eyed · zany · whimsical · anime · manga
Swelling outward visibly
- poppingShort explosive sound
- protrudingExtending outward noticeably
- swollenAbnormally enlarged
- prominentEasily noticed or distinguished
Frighten suddenly
- shockViolent sudden disturbance
- alarmUrgent warning signal
- astonishmentIntense sudden wonder
- amazementOverwhelming surprise and wonder
disbelief · stunned · wide-eyed · goggle · gape · stare · jolt · fright
Prolonged fixed gaze
- gazeFixed, intent look
- piercingPenetrating or very sharp
- penetratingPassing into or through
- unblinkingNot closing one's eyes
fixed · riveted · focused · glaring · scrutinizing · keen · watchful · hawkeyed
Sealed protective eyewear
- spectaclesCorrective eyewear worn daily
- magnifyingIncreasing perceived size
- coke-bottleDistinctively shaped soda bottle
- oversizedExceeding typical dimensions
Eager to learn more
- peeringStudying something with concentration
- nosyIntrusively curious
- snoopingSecretly investigating others
- pryingIntrusively inquisitive
searching · examining · fascinated · rapt · engrossed · captivated · intrigued · ogling
French luxury automaker
- speedboatFast motorized watercraft
- racing yachtFast competitive sailboat
- MGAutomaker from Oxford
- roadsterOpen two-seat sports car
vintage car · classic automobile · two-seater · open-top · racer
exaggerated
Made larger than reality
- comicalCausing laughter
- animatedFull of life, or drawn moving
- expressiveShowing feelings outwardly
caricature · googly · popping · bulging · saucer-eyed · zany · whimsical · anime · manga · slapstick
bulging
Swelling outward visibly
- poppingShort explosive sound
- protrudingExtending outward noticeably
- swollenAbnormally enlarged
startle
Frighten suddenly
- shockViolent sudden disturbance
- alarmUrgent warning signal
- astonishmentIntense sudden wonder
amazement · disbelief · stunned · wide-eyed · goggle · gape · stare · jolt · fright · aghast
stare
Prolonged fixed gaze
- gazeFixed, intent look
- piercingPenetrating or very sharp
- penetratingPassing into or through
unblinking · fixed · riveted · focused · glaring · scrutinizing · keen · watchful · hawkeyed · intent
goggles
Sealed protective eyewear
- spectaclesCorrective eyewear worn daily
- magnifyingIncreasing perceived size
- coke-bottleDistinctively shaped soda bottle
inquisitive
Eager to learn more
- peeringStudying something with concentration
- nosyIntrusively curious
- snoopingSecretly investigating others
prying · searching · examining · fascinated · rapt · engrossed · captivated · intrigued · ogling · rubbernecking
Bugatti
French luxury automaker
- speedboatFast motorized watercraft
- racing yachtFast competitive sailboat
- MGAutomaker from Oxford
roadster · vintage car · classic automobile · two-seater · open-top · racer