make eyes

Flirt with glances

To make eyes at someone is to look at them in a way that signals romantic or sexual interest—a flirtatious gaze, often with raised eyebrows or lingering eye contact: She was making eyes at him across the bar.

The phrase suggests deliberate, coy attention-seeking rather than a subtle glance.

flirtatious

wink

Brief one-eyed closure

leer · stare · peek · eyebrow · flutter · bat · smolder · sidelong · coy · provocative

romantic

adoration

Profound loving regard

smitten · enamored · crush · infatuation · affection · lovestruck · dreamy · tender · wistful · pining

playful

twinkle

Shine with flickering light

flirty · cheeky · tease · banter · lighthearted · frisky · roguish · sly · wicked · naughty

seductive

sultry

Hot, humid, or alluring

provocative · tempting · alluring · enticing · inviting · steamy · heated · passionate · lustful · desirous

Opposites
romantic/flirtatious signaling

make eyesgive the cold shoulder

look away · rebuff · spurn · reject · turn away

attentiveness to a person

make eyesignore

Refuse to notice

look away · look past · blank · turn one's back · disregard

Family

make, makes, made, making, maker, makers, eye, eyes, eyed

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