popeyed

• Qualifie une personne aux yeux grands ouverts et saillants, souvent par surprise, étonnement ou regard fixe.

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.

   Les yeux écarquillés (de surprise)

   • 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.

   Synonymesagapeamazedastonishedastoundedgoggle-eyedopenmouthedstartledstunned

2. Having bulging eyesB2informal

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

   aux yeux exorbités

   • 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.

   Synonymesgoggle-eyed