fish-eyes

Cold, unfriendly stares

Fish-eyes are small bubbles or circular defects that appear in paint, varnish, or other coatings, caused by surface contaminants like oil or silicone that prevent proper adhesion: The fresh coat developed fish-eyes where I hadn't cleaned the surface.

The term also describes a suspicious or cold sidelong glance: She gave him the fish-eye when he walked in late.

photography

lens distortion

Optical aberration bending images

GoPro · action camera · fisheye lens · curved · panoramic · convex · peripheral · immersive · skateboarding · extreme sports

culinary

delicacy

Refined sensitivity or rarity

  • sushiVinegared rice with toppings
  • sashimiThinly sliced raw fish
  • soupCooked liquid dish

stock · head · cheek · collagen · gelatinous · umami · Asian cuisine · Cantonese · steamed · braised

expression

stare

Prolonged fixed gaze

cold stare · suspicious · watching · scrutiny · distrust · skepticism · deadpan · emotionless

poker

tell

Convey information verbally

intimidation · opponent · psychology · giveaway · nervous · deadpan · composure

Opposites
emotional warmth of gaze

fish-eyescome-hither look

Flirtatious beckoning expression

bedroom eyes · warm smile · loving gaze · open arms

expressiveness of gaze

fish-eyesexpressive eyes

Gaze conveying deep feeling

intense gaze · meaningful glance · meaningful look

Family

fish, eye, eyes, fishes, fished, fishing, fishy, fisher, fishery

Familiarity
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Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G