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Definitions of "Cut eye"


1. Cut eye (Verb)


Definition

An insulting gesture where one looks at another person from the corners of one’s eyes, then turns one’s eyes and gaze away in an exaggerated motion. This look is normally used on someone who is irritating, annoying or strongly disliked.


Example Sentences

Patois: Mother: Doah cut yu yeye affa mi bwoy!
English: Mother: Don’t cut your eye after me boy!


Related Words

All fruits ripe , Babylon , Bad like yaz , Bashy ,



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