Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
eyeroll
noun
/ˈaɪrɔl/
Definition
A movement of the eyes in which one rolls them upwards, usually indicating disbelief, annoyance, or exasperation.
Examples
- When her friend suggested the idea, she couldn’t help but let out an eyeroll.
- The teacher’s eyeroll made it clear that she was unimpressed with the student’s excuse.
- His eyeroll spoke volumes about his thoughts on the proposal.
Meaning
An eyeroll typically expresses a person’s emotional response to something they find ridiculous, irritating, or nonsensical.
Synonyms
- exasperated look
- skeptical gaze
- snarky glance
