Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
bug-eyed
adjective
/ˈbʌɡ.aɪd/
Definition
Having large, prominent eyes.
Examples
- The bug-eyed frog sat motionless on the leaf, perfectly blending in with its surroundings.
- She stared at him with bug-eyed amazement when he revealed his plan.
- The cartoon character was designed to be cute and funny, with its exaggerated bug-eyed expression.
Meaning
The term ‘bug-eyed’ describes someone or something that has abnormally large or protruding eyes, often giving a startled or surprised appearance.
Synonyms
- wide-eyed
- startled
- surprised
- goggle-eyed
