fish eyes

Blank suspicious looks

Fish eyes are small, round bubbles or imperfections that appear in paint, varnish, or other coatings, caused by contamination preventing proper adhesion.

The term comes from their resemblance to actual fish eyes—pale circles with a distinct center.

In cooking, fish eyes describes the small bubbles that form on water just before it reaches a full boil.

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fisheye · mucus · gelatinous · surreal imagery · pupils · blank expression · cornea · sclera · gel · wide angle · tapioca pearls · retina · sashimi · photoreceptor · bubble · bubble tea · blob · optic nerve

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Opposites
interpersonal warmth (cold stare meaning)

fish eyeswarm welcome

warm smile · warm reception · open arms · bedroom eyes · friendly face

surface quality (coating/finish defect meaning)

fish eyessmooth finish

Surface without texture

visual liveliness (dead/blank appearance meaning)

fish eyesexpressive eyes

Gaze conveying deep feeling

piercing gaze

Family

fish, eyes, fishes, fished, fishing, fisher, fishers, fishery, fisheries

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