stink eye

Disapproving visual message

A stink eye is a look of disapproval, contempt, or hostility—the kind of glare that communicates displeasure without words: She gave me the stink eye when I showed up late.

Usually appears with "the" and "give": The bartender was giving us the stink eye, so we left.

Related

if looks could kill · glare · hard stare · disapproval · grimace · hairy eyeball · contempt · passive-aggression · cold shoulder · hostility · animosity · throwing shade · disdain · resentment · antipathy · suspicion · judgment · annoyance

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Opposites
facial expression of approval/disapproval

stink eyewarm smile

Affectionate facial expression

beaming smile · loving gaze · nod of approval · grin · smile

welcoming vs. hostile gaze

stink eyecome-hither look

Flirtatious beckoning expression

warm welcome · open arms · bedroom eyes · thumbs up · nod of approval

Family

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Top 100,000
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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Negative · Everyday, not technical · Rated G