round eyes
Look of astonishment
Round eyes is a derogatory term used primarily in East and Southeast Asia for people of European descent, referencing the shape of Caucasian eyes compared to the epicanthic fold common in Asian populations.
The term mirrors Western slurs based on eye shape, inverting the gaze: The locals called the American tourists round eyes.
It saw particular use during the Vietnam War among Vietnamese referring to Western soldiers.
- surprisedCaught unawares
- deer in headlightsParalyzed by sudden shock
- innocentFree from moral wrong
- startledAbruptly surprised or alarmed
- saucerSmall plate beneath cup
staring · amazed · childlike · doll · doll face · anime · astonished · bewildered · curious · wide open · open wide · wonder · gaping · shocked · owlish · bright · alert · unblinking
- cat traitssilky coat, coat, tabby pattern, claws, long-haired
- eyespupils, iris, eyelids, eyelashes, lashes
- jack-o-lanternsjack-o-lantern, scary face, toothy grin, happy face, sad face
round eyesnarrowed eyes
Partially closed lids, distrustful
almond eyes · hooded eyes · closed eyes · squint · droopy eyes
round eyesnarrowed eyes
Partially closed lids, distrustful
steely gaze · cold stare · dead eyes · sidelong glance · shifty eyes
round, rounds, rounded, rounding, rounder, roundest, roundly, roundness, surround