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pop–eyed
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pop–eyed
(adjective)
pop–eyed
/
ˈ
pɑːpˌaɪd/
adjective
pop–eyed
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ˈ
pɑːpˌaɪd/
adjective
Britannica Dictionary definition of POP–EYED
1
:
having eyes that stick out
pop-eyed
bullfrogs
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having eyes that are open very wide because of surprise, fear, excitement, etc.
He stared
pop-eyed
as the huge wave came straight towards the boat.
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