popeyed

• Describe a una persona con los ojos muy abiertos y saltones, a menudo por sorpresa, asombro o por mirar fijamente.

Describes someone having eyes that are wide open, often due to surprise, amazement, or staring.

1. Wide-eyed with surpriseB2informal

   Having eyes wide open, often with the mouth slightly open, due to shock, amazement, or astonishment.

   Con los ojos muy abiertos por la sorpresa

   • The children were popeyed when they saw the magician's trick.
   • He stood popeyed, unable to believe what he had just witnessed.
   • She looked popeyed at the unexpected news.

   Sinónimosagapeamazedastonishedastoundedgoggle-eyedopenmouthedstartledstunned

2. Having bulging eyesB2informal

   Having eyes that protrude or bulge outward, often as a physical characteristic.

   de ojos saltones

   • The cartoon character was drawn with a popeyed expression.
   • Some breeds of fish are naturally popeyed.
   • He had a popeyed appearance due to a medical condition.

   Sinónimosgoggle-eyed