black eye

See also: blackeye

English

A black eye.

Noun

black eye (plural black eyes)

  1. An eye which has been bruised showing noticeable hematoma, especially after receiving a blow
    Synonym: shiner
  2. (figuratively) A defeat.
  3. (figuratively) Damage to a reputation.
  4. (dated) An eye having a dark iris, regarded as a point of beauty.

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