Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
four-eyed
adjective
/ˈfɔːr.aɪd/
Definition
Having four eyes; typically refers to someone who wears glasses or has an unusual appearance.
Examples
- She always felt a bit self-conscious being four-eyed in school.
- In the comics, the four-eyed character is known for being the brains of the group.
Meaning
The term ‘four-eyed’ often colloquially describes a person who wears glasses, playing on the idea that the glasses give them ‘extra’ eyes.
Synonyms
- glasses-wearer
- spectacled
